Hail history for Staunton city, VA

Staunton city has 9 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 5 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on August 7, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026

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 9 since 1998

1″ or larger 5 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · August 7, 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.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 9 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 7, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
August 7, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
August 7, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
July 6, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 26, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
August 24, 2007	0.75″	Penny
June 1, 2007	0.75″	Penny
July 2, 1998	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

August 7, 2023 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail was reported in the 900 block of Powhatan Street.

August 7, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two-inch diameter hail was reported in the 300 block of Mary Gray Lane.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	2	2	0	5

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 Staunton city

Has it ever hailed in Staunton city?

Yes — 9 hail events have been recorded for Staunton city, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1998, including 5 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Staunton city?

The most recent recorded hail event for Staunton city, VA is August 7, 2023, with 2.5″ (tennis ball) 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 Staunton city?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on August 7, 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.

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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.