Hail history for Goochland County, VA

Goochland County has 29 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 13 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on April 23, 1999.

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 29 since 1986

1″ or larger 13 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · 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 Goochland County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 29 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 28, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
June 20, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2013	0.88″	Nickel
June 1, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
May 14, 2010	0.88″	Nickel
June 19, 2009	0.75″	Penny
June 3, 2009	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

September 28, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported.

May 19, 2000 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

0.75 inch diameter hail fell in the town of Fife, with 1.75 inch diameter hail reported in the nearby Shannon Hill community.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	13	9	6	0

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 Goochland County

Has it ever hailed in Goochland County?

Yes — 29 hail events have been recorded for Goochland County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1986, including 13 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Goochland County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Goochland County, VA is September 28, 2016, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Goochland County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on April 23, 1999. 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.

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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.