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Hail history for Colonial Heights, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Colonial Heights on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 27, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Colonial Heights
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Colonial Heights 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Colonial Heights |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Prince George, Hopewell 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Colonial Heights |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Colonial Heights by year
When hail season peaks near Colonial Heights
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Colonial Heights
May 27, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Beach (10 mi from Colonial Heights)
May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Prince George (8 mi from Colonial Heights)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported on Route 156.Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ettrick (2 mi from Colonial Heights)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported near Ettrick. The hail produced minor car damage.Jun 30, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Prince George (7 mi from Colonial Heights)
Apr 19, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopewell (6 mi from Colonial Heights)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Colonial Heights
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2014 | EF0 | Prince George 9 mi from Colonial Heights |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Petersburg 6 mi from Colonial Heights |
| Jul 9, 2008 | EF1 | Petersburg 4 mi from Colonial Heights |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF1 | Colonial Hgts 2 mi from Colonial Heights |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF1 | Jefferson Park 2 mi from Colonial Heights |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Colonial Heights
261 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Colonial Heights since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jun 16, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Burgess, Richard Bland Col, Addison 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Chester, Meadowville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Prince George Golf 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Addison, Matoaca, Beach 9 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Chester 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hopewell, Prince George 7 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Petersburg, Bermuda Hundred 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Walthal 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Colonial Hgts, Petersburg 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dinwiddie Gardens, Petersburg, Kingsland 8 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 Colonial Heights; 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 Colonial Heights.
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