Hail history for Grayson County, VA

Grayson County has 80 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 34 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on March 27, 2021.

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 1984

1″ or larger 34 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · March 27, 2021

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 Grayson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 80 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
March 27, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
March 27, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
July 22, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
July 12, 2017	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 26, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was observed along Highway 58 in the Whitetop area.

May 11, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail reportedly damaged a car on West Main Street.

May 15, 2010 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail ranging from pea to golf ball size fell on Mountain Breeze Lane.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	11	32	29	7

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 Grayson County

Has it ever hailed in Grayson County?

Yes — 80 hail events have been recorded for Grayson County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1984, including 34 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Grayson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Grayson County, VA is May 26, 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 Grayson County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on March 27, 2021. 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.