Hail history for Stafford County, VA

Stafford County has 74 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 46 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 26, 2009.

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 74 since 1968

1″ or larger 46 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 26, 2009

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 Stafford County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 74 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
December 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
December 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 29, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 29, 2021	2.25″	Tennis ball
July 29, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
May 25, 2019	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

December 31, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported off VA-642 Barrett Heights Road.

July 29, 2021 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Hail up to 2.25 inches in diameter (lime size) was reported near Falmouth.

June 26, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail up to baseballs in size was reported near Hollys Corner.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	1	2	9	23	30	7

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 Stafford County

Has it ever hailed in Stafford County?

Yes — 74 hail events have been recorded for Stafford County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 46 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Stafford County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Stafford County, VA is December 31, 2024, 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 Stafford County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 26, 2009. 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.

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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.