Hail history for Washington County, Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Washington County since 1995, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washington County
- Last hail
- Mar 21, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 9, 2011
42 reports on 30 days since 1995 · #51 of 132 Virginia counties
Hail map · Washington 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 Washington County
The latest hail report in Washington County is from March 21, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washington County logged 19 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Virginia county (0.9 a year) and ranks #51 of 132 Virginia counties for all-time reports. Washington County holds 1% of all 6,239 hail reports in Virginia.
5% 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 April 9, 2011 near Glade Spg.
Reports were down 27% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 1998, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washington County 0.9
- Median Virginia county 0.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washington County 13
- Median Virginia county 11.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washington County 5%
- Median Virginia county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | Glade Spg | 14:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.32 WSW Three Spgs | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 WNW Saltville | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Buffalo Pond | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Oak Grove | 19:18 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 38%
- 1–2 in 21 57%
- 2 in + 2 5%
- No size 5
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW White Mill | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Burson Place | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 ENE Abingdon | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Haskell | 01:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Burson Place | 01:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE Glade Spg | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Watauga | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Abingdon | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Watauga | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 WSW Saltville | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 WNW Saltville | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.31 ENE Rush Corner | 21:19 local · NCEI |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | 6 | 6 | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Glade Spring | 5 | 4 | Mar 27, 2021 |
| Damascus | 1 | 1 | Apr 3, 1998 |
| Meadowview | 1 | 1 | Feb 18, 2009 |
Questions about hail in Washington County
How often does it hail in Washington County, Virginia?
42 hail reports have been logged in Washington County since 1995. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #51 of 132 Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washington County?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washington County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 9, 2011 near Glade Spg. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washington County?
The most recent report in this data is from March 21, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Washington County 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 March 21, 2026.
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.