Hail history for Frederick County, VA

Frederick County has 80 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 56 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on April 23, 1999.

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 80 since 1960

1″ or larger 56 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · April 23, 1999

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 Frederick County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 80 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 14, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
July 14, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
July 14, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 28, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2019	0.75″	Penny
May 3, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 15, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

There were several reports of dime to quarter size hail just north of the City of Winchester.

May 3, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball-sized hail (1.75 inch in diameter) was reported.

June 11, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail was reported near Hayfield. Damage was reported to a truck.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	0	0	12	21	38	6

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 Frederick County

Has it ever hailed in Frederick County?

Yes — 80 hail events have been recorded for Frederick County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 56 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Frederick County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Frederick County, VA is April 15, 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 Frederick County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on April 23, 1999. 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.