Hail history for Scott County, Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Scott County since 1977, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Scott County
- Last hail
- Aug 13, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 27, 2014
25 reports on 22 days since 1977 · #81 of 132 Virginia counties
Hail map · Scott County
- 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 Scott County
The latest hail report in Scott County is from August 13, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Scott County logged 12 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Virginia county (0.9 a year) and ranks #81 of 132 Virginia counties for all-time reports. Scott County holds 0% of all 6,239 hail reports in Virginia.
4% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 27, 2014 near 1.11 W Duffield.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (24% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Scott County 0.6
- Median Virginia county 0.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Scott County 11
- Median Virginia county 11.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Scott County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.11 W Duffield | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 W Nickelsville | 11:16 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ft Blackmore | 23:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gate City | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Nickelsville | 19:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 24%
- 1–2 in 18 72%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Mareen | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WSW Bruno | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Nickelsville | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Melvin | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.11 W Duffield | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 W Nickelsville | 11:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Weber City | 11:09 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Gate City | 10:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Gate City | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Gate City | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Nickelsville | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Gate City | 18:47 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Scott County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Gate City | 12 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiltons | 3 | 3 | Mar 27, 2021 |
| Nickelsville | 3 | 3 | May 27, 2017 |
| Stickleyville | 2 | 2 | Sep 28, 2006 |
| Clinchport | 1 | 1 | Jan 8, 1998 |
| Duffield | 1 | 1 | Jul 27, 2014 |
| Weber City | 1 | 1 | Mar 2, 2012 |
Questions about hail in Scott County
How often does it hail in Scott County, Virginia?
25 hail reports have been logged in Scott County since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #81 of 132 Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Scott County?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Scott County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 27, 2014 near 1.11 W Duffield. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Scott County?
The most recent report in this data is from August 13, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Scott County had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in Scott County since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 13, 2021.
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.