Hail history for Greensville County, VA

Greensville County has 13 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 9 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) on July 18, 2024.

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 13 since 1989

1″ or larger 9 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.5″ ping-pong ball · July 18, 2024

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 Greensville County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 13 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 18, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 19, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
August 5, 2010	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2009	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 15, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A trained spotter reported one inch diameter hail.

May 5, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

The Virginia Cooperative Extension reported hail damage in the town of Green Plain. Hail dents in the hoods of vehicles and corn crop damage (10% crop loss) was reported. Hail size is estimated since the damage was not discovered until after the hail had melted.

July 18, 2024 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball size hail was reported. Vehicles were damaged.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	2	3	2	5

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 Greensville County

Has it ever hailed in Greensville County?

Yes — 13 hail events have been recorded for Greensville County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1989, including 9 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Greensville County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Greensville County, VA is June 15, 2025, 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 Greensville County?

1.5″ (ping-pong ball), recorded on July 18, 2024. 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.