Hail history for Radford city, VA

Radford city has 15 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 4 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.0″ (quarter) on April 8, 2011.

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 15 since 1998

1″ or larger 4 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.0″ quarter · April 8, 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 Radford city

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 15 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 8, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
August 26, 2010	0.88″	Nickel
April 25, 2010	1.0″	Quarter
July 23, 2008	0.88″	Nickel
June 14, 2008	0.75″	Penny
May 14, 2006	0.75″	Penny
April 7, 2006	0.75″	Penny
May 23, 2004	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Radford city.

From the storm reports

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

August 26, 2010 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Dime to nickel size hail fell.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	1	11	3	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 Radford city

Has it ever hailed in Radford city?

Yes — 15 hail events have been recorded for Radford city, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1998, including 4 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Radford city?

The most recent recorded hail event for Radford city, VA is April 8, 2011, 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 Radford city?

1.0″ (quarter), recorded on April 8, 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.