Hail History

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Hail history for Gloucester Courthouse, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 22, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 12, 2009
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles56

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gloucester Courthouse on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 12, 2009. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Gloucester Courthouse

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 22, 20251 in
quarter		Coke, White Marsh
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Gloucester Courthouse		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 Gloucester Courthouse by year

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When hail season peaks near Gloucester Courthouse

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (4) and June (4).

JanFebMar2Apr2May4Jun2Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gloucester Courthouse

Jul 12, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Naxera (7 mi from Gloucester Courthouse)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in the Naxera section of the county along Warner Hall and Free School Roads.

Aug 22, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Gum Fork (4 mi from Gloucester Courthouse)

Apr 27, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Roanes (5 mi from Gloucester Courthouse)

Aug 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Harcum (8 mi from Gloucester Courthouse)

Jun 8, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Mobjack (9 mi from Gloucester Courthouse)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gloucester Courthouse

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 5, 2025EF0Capahosic
7 mi from Gloucester Courthouse		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 4, 2020EF1Coke
7 mi from Gloucester Courthouse		4.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 11, 2018EF0Cash
9 mi from Gloucester Courthouse		2.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF3Coke
8 mi from Gloucester Courthouse		13.0 mi long, 800 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF3North
6 mi from Gloucester Courthouse		1.2 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 28, 2008EF0Gum Fork
4 mi from Gloucester Courthouse		9.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 28, 2008EF1Mobjack
9 mi from Gloucester Courthouse		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 28, 2008EF0North
4 mi from Gloucester Courthouse		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2007EF0Signpine
8 mi from Gloucester Courthouse		5.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gloucester Courthouse

56 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gloucester Courthouse since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 13, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedWare Neck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202558 mph, estimatedArk
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedPinero, Dutton, Ware Neck
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202575 mph, estimatedGloucester Airport, Hartfield, Allmondsville
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202458 mph, estimatedNorth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202458 mph, estimatedWoods Xrds
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202258 mph, estimatedJames Store
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202258 mph, estimatedNaxera
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202258 mph, estimatedDutton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202258 mph, estimatedSchley
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 Gloucester Courthouse; 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 Gloucester Courthouse.

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