Hail History

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Hail history for East Hampton, VA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 10, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 18, 2021
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles134

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Hampton on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 18, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near East Hampton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 10, 20261 in
quarter		Poquoson
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from East Hampton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 23, 20261 in
quarter		Oyster Pt
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from East Hampton		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Newport News, Hampton
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from East Hampton		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near East Hampton by year

106074081091011112131415162171821920121221232425326

When hail season peaks near East Hampton

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (3).

Jan1Feb1Mar1Apr3May6Jun1Jul2AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near East Hampton

Jun 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampton (2 mi from East Hampton)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of nickel to golf ball size hail in the Holiday Park section.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Monroe (2 mi from East Hampton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported in Hampton.

Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Monroe (2 mi from East Hampton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported. Hail was covering the ground at Hampton Holiday Park.

Mar 18, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampton (6 mi from East Hampton)

Jun 14, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Newport News (6 mi from East Hampton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Hampton

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 4, 2014EF0Nas Norfolk
9 mi from East Hampton		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jan 11, 2014EF0Hampton
3 mi from East Hampton		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF1Hampton
3 mi from East Hampton		3.2 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 28, 2008EF1Hampton Rds
8 mi from East Hampton		4.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 11, 2006F0Hampton
2 mi from East Hampton		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Hampton

134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Hampton since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jan 31, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedWards Corner
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedOcean View, Poquoson, Hilton Village
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedOcean View
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 23, 202658 mph, estimatedTabb
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedNewport News, Hampton
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202678 mph, estimatedNewport News, Hampton, Poquoson
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202661 mph, measuredNas Norfolk, North Newport News
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202659 mph, measuredHampton, Poquoson
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202558 mph, measuredPoquoson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedTabb
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near East Hampton; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of East Hampton.

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