Hail history for Charlotte County, VA

Charlotte County has 52 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 21 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 26, 1995.

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 52 since 1964

1″ or larger 21 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 26, 1995

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 Charlotte County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 52 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 26, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
August 7, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
July 11, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
July 11, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2018	0.88″	Nickel
April 22, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2016	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 13, 2015 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail caused damage to tobacco crop. Damage values are estimated.

June 9, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Some cars were dented and windshields shattered by golfball size hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	1	12	22	15	1

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 Charlotte County

Has it ever hailed in Charlotte County?

Yes — 52 hail events have been recorded for Charlotte County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 21 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Charlotte County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Charlotte County, VA is June 26, 2023, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Charlotte County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 26, 1995. 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.