Hail in Orange County, Virginia
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Orange County on 17 days since October 2020. That is more than 36% of US counties. It ranks 16 of 133 in Virginia.
The largest radar estimate was 1.95 inches on June 16, 2022. 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 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2022 | 1.95 in |
| September 28, 2021 | 1.75 in |
| July 16, 2022 | 1.45 in |
| September 2, 2026 | 1.45 in |
| June 6, 2025 | 1.4 in |
| August 31, 2021 | 1.4 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 4 hail reports since October 2020, and 12 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