Hail history for Roanoke, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Roanoke since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Roanoke
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 22, 2004
88 reports on 54 days since 1959 · #2 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Roanoke
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Roanoke
The latest hail report in and around Roanoke is from April 1, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 1, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Roanoke logged 46 reports on 30 hail days, about 2.3 reports a year. That is 4.6 times the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #2 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Roanoke accounts for 64% of the 138 reports filed in Roanoke County.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Virginia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on May 22, 2004 near Vinton.
Reports were down 61% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (33). The busiest year was 1996, with 9 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Roanoke 2.3
- Roanoke County 3.7
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Roanoke 30
- Roanoke County 45
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Roanoke 2%
- Roanoke County 1%
- Median Virginia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2004 | 3.00 inteacup | Vinton | Roanoke | — | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.43 WNW Roanoke | Roanoke (C) | $10K | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NW Roanoke City | Roanoke | $1.3 million | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 WNW Stewartsville | Bedford | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Roanoke | Roanoke | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 46 52%
- 1–2 in 40 45%
- 2 in + 2 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.41 NNW Hardy | Bedford | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2.31 WNW Stewartsville | Bedford | — | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 2.31 WNW Stewartsville | Bedford | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NE Medley | Roanoke | — | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 W Bonsack | Roanoke | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.13 ENE Roanoke City | Roanoke | — | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.65 SE Salem (C) | Salem (C) | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.43 WNW Roanoke | Roanoke (C) | $10K | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Bonsack | Roanoke | — | 12:26 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Medley | Roanoke | — | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 NW Leslie | Roanoke | — | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.6 ENE Starkey | Roanoke | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Roanoke
- Vinton 6 km · 12
- Cave Spring 7 km · 28
- Hollins 7 km · 11
- Salem 9 km · 29
- Stewartsville 15 km · 26
- Daleville 16 km · 11
- Blue Ridge 16 km · 10
- Boones Mill 18 km · 12
Questions about hail in Roanoke
How often does it hail in Roanoke, Virginia?
88 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Roanoke since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.3 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Roanoke?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Roanoke?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 22, 2004 near Vinton. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Roanoke?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Roanoke had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 1, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.