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Hail history for Charles City County, VA
Charles City County has 10 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 4 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 8, 1998.
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.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 0.75″ | Penny |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Charles City County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.25″ (half dollar)
The public reported large hail around 1.25 inches in diameter in Charles City County.
· 1.0″ (quarter)
The 911 call center reported quarter sized hail covering the ground in Charles City County.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
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 Charles City County
Has it ever hailed in Charles City County?
Yes — 10 hail events have been recorded for Charles City County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1981, including 4 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Charles City County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Charles City County, VA is May 10, 2024, 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 Charles City County?
1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 8, 1998. 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
- Pittsylvania County 199
- Franklin County 194
- Bedford County 190
- Fairfax County 182
- Loudoun County 170
- Montgomery County 164
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.