Hail history for Alleghany County, VA

Alleghany County has 39 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 23 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 26, 1960.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 39 since 1960

1″ or larger 23 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 26, 1960

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Alleghany County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Alleghany County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 39 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 2, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
July 12, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 12, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 8, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
September 4, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
July 23, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar
May 29, 2014	0.75″	Penny

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Alleghany County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 16, 2016 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail was estimated to be the size of a quarter on Interstate 64.

June 16, 1994 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball-sized hail fell in Cumberland.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	0	5	21	8	4

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Alleghany County

Has it ever hailed in Alleghany County?

Yes — 39 hail events have been recorded for Alleghany County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 23 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Alleghany County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Alleghany County, VA is April 2, 2024, with 0.88″ (nickel) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Alleghany County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 26, 1960. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Virginia hail history

All 133 Virginia counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.