Hail history for Rockbridge County, VA

Rockbridge County has 65 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 33 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on June 11, 2014.

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 65 since 1968

1″ or larger 33 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · June 11, 2014

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 Rockbridge County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 65 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 8, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
March 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
June 4, 2020	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

March 31, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to the size of quarters fell along the 700 block of Sterrett Road in Fairfield.

August 18, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail ranged from dime to golfball size during the period from 520 pm to 550 pm.

April 16, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Quarter size hail fell on Interstate 81 between mile marker 195 and 196. This storm then produced golf ball size hail in Fairfield.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	1	7	22	24	9

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 Rockbridge County

Has it ever hailed in Rockbridge County?

Yes — 65 hail events have been recorded for Rockbridge County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 33 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Rockbridge County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Rockbridge County, VA is May 8, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Rockbridge County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on June 11, 2014. 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

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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.