Hail history for Sandy Level, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sandy Level since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sandy Level
- Last hail
- Apr 6, 2023
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · Aug 15, 2012
11 reports on 9 days since 1996 · #135 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Sandy Level
- 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 Sandy Level
The latest hail report in and around Sandy Level is from April 6, 2023, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on April 6, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sandy Level 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 #135 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sandy Level accounts for 6% of the 199 reports filed in Pittsylvania County.
0% 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 1.25 in (half dollar) on August 15, 2012 near 0.86 NNE Aiken Summit.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sandy Level 0.5
- Pittsylvania County 6.5
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sandy Level 7
- Pittsylvania County 71
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sandy Level 0%
- Pittsylvania 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 NNE Aiken Summit | Henry | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 W Leaksville Jct | Pittsylvania | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 WSW Cascade | Pittsylvania | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 NW Cascade | Pittsylvania | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Cascade | Pittsylvania | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 45%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Cascade | Pittsylvania | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 W Leaksville Jct | Pittsylvania | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 WSW Cascade | Pittsylvania | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 NW Cascade | Pittsylvania | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 NNE Aiken Summit | Henry | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Cascade | Pittsylvania | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 E Ridgeway | Henry | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Axton | Henry | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Cascade | Pittsylvania | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 8 E Martinsville Arpt | Henry | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 0.88 innickel | Sandy Level | Henry | 12:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sandy Level
- Ridgeway 12 km · 13
- Martinsville 17 km · 28
- Horse Pasture 21 km · 18
- Collinsville 23 km · 17
- Danville 29 km · 42
- Bassett 31 km · 20
- Blairs 34 km · 20
- Chatham 39 km · 22
Questions about hail in Sandy Level
How often does it hail in Sandy Level, Virginia?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sandy Level since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #135 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sandy Level?
Most reports come in May, August, April. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sandy Level?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on August 15, 2012 near 0.86 NNE Aiken Summit. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sandy Level?
The most recent report in this data is from April 6, 2023 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sandy Level had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 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.