Hail history for Pittsylvania County, VA

Pittsylvania County has 199 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 112 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 2, 2002.

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 199 since 1956

1″ or larger 112 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 2, 2002

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 Pittsylvania County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 199 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2023	0.75″	Penny
April 6, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 16, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
June 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
May 19, 2022	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to the size of quarters fell in Gretna.

April 6, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail fell on Waller Road.

June 21, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

At 3149 PITTSVILLE ROAD, golf ball size hail fell, diminished in size, but increased to half-dollar size hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	5	1	4	33	71	64	20

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 Pittsylvania County

Has it ever hailed in Pittsylvania County?

Yes — 199 hail events have been recorded for Pittsylvania County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 112 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pittsylvania County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pittsylvania County, VA is May 16, 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 Pittsylvania County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 2, 2002. 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

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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.