Hail History

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Hail history for Chesterfield Court House, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 5, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 27, 2017
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles232

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chesterfield Court House on 36 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 Chesterfield Court House

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Wellford, Ampt Hill
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Chesterfield Court House		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20251 in
quarter		Beach
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Chesterfield Court House		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 Chesterfield Court House by year

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When hail season peaks near Chesterfield Court House

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and April (9).

Jan2FebMar9Apr6May9Jun5Jul3Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Chesterfield Court House

May 27, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Beach (5 mi from Chesterfield Court House)

Feb 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ampt Hill (5 mi from Chesterfield Court House)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Chippenham Parkway and Route 10.

Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walthal (8 mi from Chesterfield Court House)

Jun 11, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wellford (10 mi from Chesterfield Court House)

Jul 4, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Varina Grove (10 mi from Chesterfield Court House)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chesterfield Court House

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 17, 2018EF2Beach
6 mi from Chesterfield Court House		7.5 mi long, 350 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chesterfield Court House

232 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chesterfield Court House since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jun 16, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedMidlothian, Beach, Chester
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedBeach, Winterpock, Matoaca
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedBeach
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedBon Air, Chester
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedMidlothian, Richmond Heights
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedMidlothian, Richmond
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedBon Air
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202658 mph, measuredSutherland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedMidlothian
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 202558 mph, estimatedWalthal
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 Chesterfield Court House; 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 Chesterfield Court House.

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