Hail history for Staunton city, Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Staunton city since 1998, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Staunton city
- Last hail
- Aug 7, 2023
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Aug 7, 2023
9 reports on 7 days since 1998 · #120 of 132 Virginia counties
Hail map · Staunton 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 Staunton city
The latest hail report in Staunton city is from August 7, 2023, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on August 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Staunton city logged 7 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 39% of the median Virginia county (0.9 a year) and ranks #120 of 132 Virginia counties for all-time reports. Staunton city holds 0% of all 6,239 hail reports in Virginia.
22% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on August 7, 2023 near 1.22 SSE Staunton.
The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (44% of reports); 22% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Staunton city 0.3
- Median Virginia county 0.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Staunton city 5
- Median Virginia county 11.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Staunton city 22%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.22 SSE Staunton | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.53 SSE Staunton | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.2 SE Staunton | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.74 NE Staunton | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.74 NE Staunton | 13:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 44%
- 1–2 in 3 33%
- 2 in + 2 22%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.22 SSE Staunton | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.53 SSE Staunton | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.2 SE Staunton | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.74 NE Staunton | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.74 NE Staunton | 13:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Staunton | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Staunton | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Staunton | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Staunton | 12:15 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Staunton city
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Staunton | 14 | 2.75 in |
Questions about hail in Staunton city
How often does it hail in Staunton city, Virginia?
9 hail reports have been logged in Staunton city since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #120 of 132 Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Staunton city?
Most reports come in August, July, April. August alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Staunton city?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 7, 2023 near 1.22 SSE Staunton. 22% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Staunton city?
The most recent report in this data is from August 7, 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 Staunton city had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 7, 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.