Hail history for Sandston, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sandston since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sandston
- Last hail
- May 26, 2024
- 2.40 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.40 in
- hen egg · May 26, 2024
15 reports on 14 days since 1960 · #77 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Sandston
- 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 Sandston
The latest hail report in and around Sandston is from May 26, 2024, 2.40 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.40 in on May 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sandston logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 40% of the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #77 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sandston accounts for 14% of the 105 reports filed in Henrico County.
7% 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 2.40 in (hen egg) on May 26, 2024 near Lewis Gardens.
The busiest year was 2003, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (20% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sandston 0.2
- Henrico County 3.4
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sandston 4
- Henrico County 27
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sandston 7%
- Henrico County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 2.40 in | — |
| Oct 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 2.40 inhen egg | Lewis Gardens | Henrico | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Richmond (C) | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.49 SSW Sandston | Henrico | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Varina Grove | Henrico | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Oct 17, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Sandston | Henrico | 16:16 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 6 40%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 2.40 inhen egg | Lewis Gardens | Henrico | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Oct 17, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Sandston | Henrico | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.49 SSW Sandston | Henrico | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Varina Grove | Henrico | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Sandston | Henrico | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Richmond Intl Arpt | Richmond (C) | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SW Sandston | Henrico | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Richmond Intl Arpt | Richmond (C) | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NE Sandston | Henrico | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Sandston | Henrico | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 1983 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Henrico | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Richmond (C) | 14:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sandston
- Mechanicsville 14 km · 23
- Richmond 15 km · 42
- Chester 21 km · 51
- Glen Allen 23 km · 12
- Hopewell 25 km · 21
- Tuckahoe 26 km · 20
- Innsbrook 28 km · 11
- Ashland 31 km · 16
Questions about hail in Sandston
How often does it hail in Sandston, Virginia?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sandston since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #77 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sandston?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 20% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sandston?
2.40 in (hen egg size) on May 26, 2024 near Lewis Gardens. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sandston?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 2024 (2.40 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sandston had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 26, 2024.
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.