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Hail history for Chester, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chester on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 27, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Chester
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Colonial Heights 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Chester |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hopewell 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Chester |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Wellford, Ampt Hill 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Chester |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Chester by year
When hail season peaks near Chester
Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (8).
Largest hail storms near Chester
May 27, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Beach (7 mi from Chester)
Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ettrick (7 mi from Chester)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported near Ettrick. The hail produced minor car damage.Feb 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ampt Hill (7 mi from Chester)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Chippenham Parkway and Route 10.Apr 19, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopewell (9 mi from Chester)
Jun 11, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopewell (9 mi from Chester)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chester
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF2 | Beach 10 mi from Chester |
| Jul 9, 2008 | EF1 | Petersburg 10 mi from Chester |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF1 | Colonial Hgts 8 mi from Chester |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF1 | Jefferson Park 8 mi from Chester |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chester
243 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chester since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jun 16, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Varina 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Chester, Meadowville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Varina 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Matoaca, Beach, Hopewell 8 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage reported | Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Chester 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Richmond Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hopewell 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Richmond 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Petersburg, Bermuda Hundred 2 wind reports |
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 Chester; 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.
Nearby cities
- Meadowbrook
30 hail days - Petersburg
29 hail days - Hopewell
29 hail days - Richmond
33 hail days - Midlothian
25 hail days - Tuckahoe
27 hail days - Mechanicsville
31 hail days - Short Pump
25 hail days
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 Chester.
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