Hail history for Prince Edward County, VA

Prince Edward County has 34 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 26, 2023.

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 34 since 1977

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 26, 2023

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 Prince Edward County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 34 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 26, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
June 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 6, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 6, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

June 26, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A picture shared on social media showed large hail estimated to be the size of a hen egg.

June 26, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The 911 Call Center reported quarter sized hail along Rockhouse Road.

May 29, 1995 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg-size hail reported south of Farmville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	1	10	6	6	10

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 Prince Edward County

Has it ever hailed in Prince Edward County?

Yes — 34 hail events have been recorded for Prince Edward County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1977, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Prince Edward County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Prince Edward County, VA is June 26, 2023, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Prince Edward County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 26, 2023. 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

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.