Hail history for York County, VA

York County has 27 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 14 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 13, 1998.

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 27 since 1957

1″ or larger 14 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 13, 1998

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 York County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 27 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
October 17, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
March 18, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 18, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
June 28, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2009	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2009	0.88″	Nickel
April 20, 2009	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

October 17, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported near the southern shore of the York River in Yorktown.

September 8, 2021 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar size hail was reported near Seaford.

March 18, 2021 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar size hail was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	0	0	15	6	1	4

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 York County

Has it ever hailed in York County?

Yes — 27 hail events have been recorded for York County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 14 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in York County?

The most recent recorded hail event for York County, VA is October 17, 2022, 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 York County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 13, 1998. 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.