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Hail history for Henrico County, VA
Henrico County has 105 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 79 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.4″ (tennis ball) on May 26, 2024.
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.
When it hails in Henrico County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Henrico County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Henrico County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
Public reports from social media showed large hail estimated to be around two inches in diameter in the Tuckahoe area.
· 1.25″ (half dollar)
The public reported 1.25 inch diameter hail on mPING.
· 2.4″ (tennis ball)
The public posted a picture of large hail with a spike next to a measuring tape that measured 2.4 inches in diameter. Will note that the spike was much larger in diameter than any other dimension of the hail stone.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 31 | 31 | 17 |
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 Henrico County
Has it ever hailed in Henrico County?
Yes — 105 hail events have been recorded for Henrico County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 79 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Henrico County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Henrico County, VA is August 18, 2024, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Henrico County?
2.4″ (tennis ball), recorded on May 26, 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
- Pittsylvania County 199
- Franklin County 194
- Bedford County 190
- Fairfax County 182
- Loudoun County 170
- Montgomery County 164
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.