Hail history for Rustburg, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rustburg since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rustburg
- Last hail
- Apr 6, 2023
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 6, 2023
16 reports on 14 days since 1967 · #73 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Rustburg
- 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 Rustburg
The latest hail report in and around Rustburg is from April 6, 2023, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 6, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rustburg logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #73 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rustburg accounts for 13% of the 126 reports filed in Campbell County.
6% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 6, 2023 near 2.6 ESE Winfall.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2016, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rustburg 0.5
- Campbell County 3.9
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rustburg 7
- Campbell County 42
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rustburg 6%
- Campbell 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2023 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.6 ESE Winfall | Campbell | $10K | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rustburg | Campbell | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Rustburg | Campbell | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.84 ESE Winfall | Campbell | — | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Rustburg | Campbell | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 50%
- 1–2 in 7 44%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.6 ESE Winfall | Campbell | $10K | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.84 ESE Winfall | Campbell | — | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Rustburg | Campbell | — | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Rustburg | Campbell | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 3.4 ESE Lawyers | Campbell | — | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.9 SSE Lawyers | Campbell | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 3.14 ESE Lawyers | Campbell | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Rustburg | Campbell | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SE Lynchburg Arpt | Campbell | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rustburg | Campbell | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Rustburg | Campbell | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Rustburg | Campbell | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rustburg
- Concord 13 km · 17
- Timberlake 14 km · 14
- Lynchburg 16 km · 51
- Forest 19 km · 12
- Madison Heights 20 km · 14
- Altavista 23 km · 22
- Appomattox 26 km · 10
- Hurt 27 km · 10
Questions about hail in Rustburg
How often does it hail in Rustburg, Virginia?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rustburg since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #73 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rustburg?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rustburg?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 6, 2023 near 2.6 ESE Winfall. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rustburg?
The most recent report in this data is from April 6, 2023 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rustburg had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 6, 2023.
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.