Hail history for Salem city, Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Salem city since 1978, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Salem city
- Last hail
- Sep 28, 2019
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 28, 2019
22 reports on 18 days since 1978 · #89 of 132 Virginia counties
Hail map · Salem city
- 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 Salem city
The latest hail report in Salem city is from September 28, 2019, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Salem city logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Virginia county (0.9 a year) and ranks #89 of 132 Virginia counties for all-time reports. Salem city holds 0% of all 6,239 hail reports in Virginia.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Virginia county. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on September 28, 2019 near 0.55 W Salem (C).
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (23% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Salem city 0.6
- Median Virginia county 0.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Salem city 9
- Median Virginia county 11.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Salem city 0%
- Median Virginia county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Salem (C) | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jan 26, 1978 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | — | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Salem (C) | — | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.65 SE Salem (C) | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Salem (C) | $500K | 17:28 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 41%
- 1–2 in 13 59%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Salem (C) | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.65 SE Salem (C) | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.1 W Salem (C) | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Salem (C) | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Salem (C) | $500K | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.2 WSW Salem (C) | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.3 WSW Salem (C) | — | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Salem (C) | $900 | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Salem (C) | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Salem (C) | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Salem (C) | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Salem (C) | — | 18:32 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Salem city
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | 29 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Salem city
How often does it hail in Salem city, Virginia?
22 hail reports have been logged in Salem city since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #89 of 132 Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Salem city?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Salem city?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 28, 2019 near 0.55 W Salem (C). 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Salem city?
The most recent report in this data is from September 28, 2019 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Salem city had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in Salem city since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 28, 2019.
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.