Hail history for Danville city, VA

Danville city has 20 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 12 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 8, 1998.

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 20 since 1978

1″ or larger 12 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 8, 1998

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 Danville city

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 20 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2020	0.75″	Penny
April 8, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
September 28, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
October 10, 2014	0.75″	Penny
May 27, 2014	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Danville city.

From the storm reports

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

October 10, 2014 · 0.75″ (penny)

Hail ranging in size from peas to pennies fell in the 100 block of Beaumont Drive.

May 27, 2014 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-size hail was observed at the intersection of Riverside Road and Piney Forest Road.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	0	2	5	8	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 Danville city

Has it ever hailed in Danville city?

Yes — 20 hail events have been recorded for Danville city, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1978, including 12 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Danville city?

The most recent recorded hail event for Danville city, VA is May 7, 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 Danville city?

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

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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.