Hail history for Henry County, VA

Henry County has 130 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 70 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 7, 1955.

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 130 since 1955

1″ or larger 70 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 7, 1955

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 Henry County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 130 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 6, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 6, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 6, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

July 18, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to the size of quarters fell along the 4100 block of Mitchell Road.

April 6, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail slightly larger than golf ball size broke windows of at least two vehicles and caused damage to a roof. Damage values are estimated.

August 15, 2012 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

The public observed quarter to 1.25 inch diameter hail along Axton Road near Keen Drive west of Cascade, or approximately five miles north-northeast of Eden, North Carolina.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	2	0	4	19	50	42	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 Henry County

Has it ever hailed in Henry County?

Yes — 130 hail events have been recorded for Henry County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 70 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Henry County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Henry County, VA is July 18, 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 Henry County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 7, 1955. 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.