Hail history for Warrenton, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Warrenton since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Warrenton
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 2, 2000
18 reports on 14 days since 1988 · #58 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Warrenton
- 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 Warrenton
The latest hail report in and around Warrenton is from April 15, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Warrenton logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #58 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Warrenton accounts for 21% of the 87 reports filed in Fauquier County.
17% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 2, 2000 near Warrenton.
The busiest year was 2000, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 78% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Warrenton 0.3
- Fauquier County 1.9
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Warrenton 5
- Fauquier County 28
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Warrenton 17%
- Fauquier County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2000 | 2.50 intennis ball | Warrenton | Fauquier | — | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2000 | 2.50 intennis ball | Warrenton | Fauquier | $1.0 million | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1988 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Fauquier | — | 12:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Warrenton | Fauquier | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Warrenton | Fauquier | — | 15:25 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 4 22%
- 1–2 in 11 61%
- 2 in + 3 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.93 W Warrenton | Fauquier | — | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Warrenton | Fauquier | — | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.2 NNE Turnbull | Fauquier | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.2 NNE Turnbull | Fauquier | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Warrenton | Fauquier | — | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Warrenton | Fauquier | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Warrenton | Fauquier | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Warrenton | Fauquier | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Warrenton | Fauquier | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Warrenton | Fauquier | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Warrenton | Fauquier | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Warrenton | Fauquier | $5K | 21:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Warrenton
- Gainesville 16 km · 18
- Manassas 28 km · 19
- Middleburg 29 km · 10
- Culpeper 33 km · 19
- Centreville 34 km · 13
- Chantilly 36 km · 13
- Sperryville 39 km · 10
- Front Royal 41 km · 12
Questions about hail in Warrenton
How often does it hail in Warrenton, Virginia?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Warrenton since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #58 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Warrenton?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Warrenton?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 2, 2000 near Warrenton. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Warrenton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Warrenton 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 15, 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.