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Hail history for Virginia Beach, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Virginia Beach on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 22, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Virginia Beach ranks #184 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Virginia Beach
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Powells Xrds 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Virginia Beach |
| May 22, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Princess Anne, Sigma 4 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Virginia Beach |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Virginia Beach by year
When hail season peaks near Virginia Beach
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Virginia Beach
May 22, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Princess Anne (10 mi from Virginia Beach)
May 6, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mapleton (6 mi from Virginia Beach)
Apr 16, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Kempsville (7 mi from Virginia Beach)
Jun 29, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Kempsville (8 mi from Virginia Beach)
Jun 19, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Virginia Beach (0 mi from Virginia Beach)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Virginia Beach
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2023 | EF3 | Ocean Park 6 mi from Virginia Beach |
| Jul 10, 2014 | EF0 | Virginia Beach 1 mi from Virginia Beach |
| Jul 4, 2014 | EF0 | Ocean Park 6 mi from Virginia Beach |
| Aug 27, 2011 | EF0 | Sigma 8 mi from Virginia Beach |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Virginia Beach
83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Virginia Beach since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 24, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Sandbridge Beach, Princess Anne Plaz 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Pungo 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ocean Park 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ocean Park, Euclid 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Princess Anne 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Seatack 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Oceana, Virginia Beach 2 wind reports |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Ocean Park, Londonbridge 2 wind reports |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Oceana 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach; 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
- Chesapeake
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41 hail days - Portsmouth
41 hail days - Portsmouth Heights
34 hail days - East Hampton
16 hail days - Hampton
18 hail days - Newport News
19 hail days - Poquoson
17 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 Virginia Beach.
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