Hail history for Bath County, VA

Bath County has 32 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 17 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) on August 1, 2012.

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 32 since 1980

1″ or larger 17 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.5″ ping-pong ball · August 1, 2012

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 Bath County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 32 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
April 7, 2020	0.75″	Penny
August 13, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
June 1, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
August 1, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
August 1, 2012	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 14, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail fell ranging in size from pea to quarter size. The hail accumulated on the ground to around a one inch depth. Where hail washed off buildings and accumulated, the depth of the hail reached 12 inches. The next morning (12 hours later) there were still piles of hail. The hail damaged pine trees and also a skylight to a RV camper. Damage values are estimated.

August 1, 2012 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

The public observed half-dollar-sized hail in Millboro and nickel to quarter-sized hail approximately six miles west of Goshen.

September 3, 2011 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball size hail fell at the Homestead Resort.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	4	13	9	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 Bath County

Has it ever hailed in Bath County?

Yes — 32 hail events have been recorded for Bath County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 17 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bath County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bath County, VA is April 14, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Bath County?

1.5″ (ping-pong ball), recorded on August 1, 2012. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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

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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.