Hail history for Culpeper County, VA

Culpeper County has 52 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 36 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 4, 1996.

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 52 since 1992

1″ or larger 36 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 4, 1996

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 Culpeper County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 52 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 12, 2018	1.25″	Half dollar
August 12, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
August 12, 2018	0.88″	Nickel
May 13, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
July 19, 2016	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 16, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported near Dunavant.

August 12, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell at this location.

August 12, 2010 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail two inches in diameter was reported on Halls Road near Richardsville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	13	18	19	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 Culpeper County

Has it ever hailed in Culpeper County?

Yes — 52 hail events have been recorded for Culpeper County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1992, including 36 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Culpeper County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Culpeper County, VA is June 16, 2023, 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 Culpeper County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 4, 1996. 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

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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.