Hailstory

Hail in Botetourt County, Virginia

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Botetourt County on 6 days since October 2020. That is more than 9% of US counties. It ranks 78 of 133 in Virginia.

The largest radar estimate was 1.5 inches on July 12, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was April 1, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20210
20222
20230
20240
20253
20261

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
July 12, 20221.5 in
July 1, 20251.25 in
July 23, 20221.2 in
June 26, 20251.2 in
July 9, 20251 in
April 1, 20261 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 3 hail reports since October 2020, and 2 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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