Hail history for King George County, VA

King George County has 32 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 22 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on June 12, 2011.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 32 since 1993

1″ or larger 22 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · June 12, 2011

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 George County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks King George County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 32 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 19, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
February 25, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
August 1, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
August 1, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
August 1, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
June 11, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
June 11, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 19, 2017 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail tore off leaves and made pock marks on copper roof.

June 12, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail was reported near Rollins Park.

June 11, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail was reported near Ninde.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	3	15	14	0

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 George County

Has it ever hailed in King George County?

Yes — 32 hail events have been recorded for King George County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1993, including 22 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in King George County?

The most recent recorded hail event for King George County, VA is May 19, 2017, 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 George County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on June 12, 2011. 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.

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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.