Hail history for Augusta County, VA

Augusta County has 67 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 52 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on August 7, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 67 since 1961

1″ or larger 52 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · August 7, 2023

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 Augusta County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 67 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 21, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
August 7, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 7, 2023	3.0″	Tea cup
July 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 26, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

September 21, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported on Starey Draft Lane.

August 7, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Three-inch diameter hail was reported near Hope Lake on VA-806 Boy Scout Lane.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	2	5	14	29	12

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 Augusta County

Has it ever hailed in Augusta County?

Yes — 67 hail events have been recorded for Augusta County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 52 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Augusta County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Augusta County, VA is September 21, 2024, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Augusta County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on August 7, 2023. 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.