Hail history for King and Queen County, VA

King and Queen County has 16 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 11 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 30, 1960.

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 16 since 1960

1″ or larger 11 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 30, 1960

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 King and Queen County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 16 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 29, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
July 29, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
September 28, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
April 26, 2010	1.75″	Golf ball
July 23, 2009	0.75″	Penny
April 20, 2009	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2008	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 26, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The 911 Call Center reported quarter sized hail in King and Queen County.

September 28, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported.

April 26, 2010 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	0	2	8	2	3

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 King and Queen County

Has it ever hailed in King and Queen County?

Yes — 16 hail events have been recorded for King and Queen County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 11 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in King and Queen County?

The most recent recorded hail event for King and Queen County, VA is June 26, 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 King and Queen County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 30, 1960. 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.