Hail in Essex County, Virginia
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Essex County on 9 days since October 2020. That is more than 15% of US counties. It ranks 54 of 133 in Virginia.
The largest radar estimate was 1.55 inches on June 16, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was July 28, 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 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2023 | 1.55 in |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.2 in |
| June 8, 2025 | 1.1 in |
| July 28, 2026 | 1.1 in |
| June 26, 2024 | 1.05 in |
| May 30, 2025 | 1.05 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 2 hail reports since October 2020, and 4 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
- Albemarle County: 28 days
- Loudoun County: 28 days
- Caroline County: 27 days
- Halifax County: 27 days
- Fauquier County: 24 days
- Mecklenburg County: 23 days