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Hail history for Hopewell, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hopewell on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 23, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Hopewell
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Colonial Heights 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Hopewell |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Prince George, Hopewell 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Hopewell |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hopewell by year
When hail season peaks near Hopewell
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Hopewell
May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Prince George (6 mi from Hopewell)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported on Route 156.Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ettrick (6 mi from Hopewell)
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 (6 mi from Hopewell)
Apr 19, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopewell (1 mi from Hopewell)
Jun 11, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopewell (1 mi from Hopewell)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hopewell
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2014 | EF0 | Prince George 4 mi from Hopewell |
| Jul 9, 2008 | EF1 | Petersburg 10 mi from Hopewell |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF1 | Colonial Hgts 7 mi from Hopewell |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF1 | Jefferson Park 6 mi from Hopewell |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hopewell
205 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hopewell since 2006, on 104 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 | Prince George Golf, Garysville, Jordans Point 4 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Hopewell 3 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, Garysville 3 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Walthal 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Barnetts 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Colonial Hgts 1 wind report |
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 Hopewell; 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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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 Hopewell.
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