Hail History

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Hail history for Gloucester Point, VA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 10, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 12, 2009
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles104

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gloucester Point on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 12, 2009. Hail is most common here in August and April.

Recent hail near Gloucester Point

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 10, 20261 in
quarter		Poquoson
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Gloucester Point		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 22, 20251 in
quarter		Coke, White Marsh
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Gloucester Point		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 Point by year

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When hail season peaks near Gloucester Point

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (4) and April (3).

JanFebMar3Apr2May2Jun2Jul4Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gloucester Point

Jul 12, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Naxera (6 mi from Gloucester Point)

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 (9 mi from Gloucester Point)

Sep 8, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dandy (7 mi from Gloucester Point)

Apr 27, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Roanes (6 mi from Gloucester Point)

May 9, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Grafton (6 mi from Gloucester Point)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gloucester Point

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 4, 2020EF1Coke
7 mi from Gloucester Point		4.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Magruder
10 mi from Gloucester Point		1.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Bena
5 mi from Gloucester Point		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 11, 2018EF0Bena
3 mi from Gloucester Point		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF3Grove
10 mi from Gloucester Point		3.4 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF3Lackey
7 mi from Gloucester Point		5.0 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF3Coke
5 mi from Gloucester Point		13.0 mi long, 800 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gloucester Point

104 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gloucester Point since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jun 13, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedOriana
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGrafton, Dare, Poquoson
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 23, 202658 mph, estimatedHarris Grove, Tabb, Magruder
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202661 mph, measuredPatrick Henry Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202558 mph, estimatedPatrick Henry Field, Denbigh
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedLackey, Yorktown, Harris Grove
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202558 mph, estimatedMagruder
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202575 mph, estimatedGloucester Airport, Patrick Henry Field, Lee Hall
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202458 mph, estimatedYorktown, Harris Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202459 mph, measuredSevern, Grove, Magruder
3 wind reports		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 Point; 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 Point.

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