Hail History

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Hail history for Smithfield, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 4, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 25, 2017
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles106

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Smithfield on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 25, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Smithfield

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Smithfield in the last two years.

Hail days near Smithfield by year

061072084091031111213141516117181192012122223242526

When hail season peaks near Smithfield

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (3).

Jan1Feb1Mar3Apr2May5Jun1Jul1Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Smithfield

Sep 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wills Corner (8 mi from Smithfield)

Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Smithfield (2 mi from Smithfield)

Jul 27, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Carrollton (5 mi from Smithfield)

Apr 20, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Septa (7 mi from Smithfield)

Jun 12, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Rescue (5 mi from Smithfield)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Smithfield

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 16, 2023EF0Smithfield
1 mi from Smithfield		8.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 8, 2021EF0Smithfield
1 mi from Smithfield		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Smithfield
2 mi from Smithfield		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Menchville
9 mi from Smithfield		1.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 11, 2014EF0Isle Of Wight
8 mi from Smithfield		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 11, 2014EF0Lawson
3 mi from Smithfield		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 20, 2009EF0Raynor
9 mi from Smithfield		7.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Smithfield

106 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Smithfield since 2006, on 60 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedBethel Church, Benns Church
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedNewport News
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedPons, Raynor, Smithfield
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 23, 202658 mph, estimatedCarrollton, Septa
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedCentral Hill, Wills Corner
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedSandy Bottom
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202658 mph, estimatedSmithfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedRaynor, Septa
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202558 mph, estimatedLawson, Menchville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202558 mph, estimatedBenns Church
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 Smithfield; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Smithfield.

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