Hail history for Halifax County, VA

Halifax County has 134 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 79 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on September 28, 2016.

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 134 since 1957

1″ or larger 79 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · September 28, 2016

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 Halifax County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 134 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 1, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2021	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

September 7, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was reported at the Virginia International Raceway.

June 23, 2016 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail fell on Highway 501 just north of the North Carolina border.

May 1, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail was reported along Kennon Lane as well as along Route 501 in Halifax.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	2	2	0	20	60	37	11

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 Halifax County

Has it ever hailed in Halifax County?

Yes — 134 hail events have been recorded for Halifax County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 79 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Halifax County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Halifax County, VA is September 7, 2023, 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 Halifax County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on September 28, 2016. 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.