Hail in Albemarle County, Virginia
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Albemarle County on 28 days since October 2020. That is more than 56% of US counties. It ranks 1 of 133 in Virginia.
The largest radar estimate was 3.15 inches on August 14, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was September 4, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | 3.15 in |
| May 15, 2025 | 2.25 in |
| July 28, 2021 | 1.85 in |
| June 16, 2022 | 1.7 in |
| June 26, 2023 | 1.65 in |
| July 19, 2025 | 1.6 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 25 hail reports since October 2020, and 11 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Virginia
- Loudoun County: 28 days
- Caroline County: 27 days
- Halifax County: 27 days
- Fauquier County: 24 days
- Mecklenburg County: 23 days
- Pittsylvania County: 21 days