Hail HistoryHail history for Petersburg, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Petersburg on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 27, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Petersburg ranks #631 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Petersburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Colonial Heights 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Petersburg |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Prince George, Hopewell 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Petersburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Petersburg by year
When hail season peaks near Petersburg
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Petersburg
May 27, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chesterfield (10 mi from Petersburg)
May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Prince George (7 mi from Petersburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported on Route 156.Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ettrick (3 mi from Petersburg)
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 Petersburg)
Apr 19, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopewell (7 mi from Petersburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Petersburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2014 | EF0 | Prince George 9 mi from Petersburg |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Petersburg 4 mi from Petersburg |
| Jul 9, 2008 | EF1 | Petersburg 1 mi from Petersburg |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF1 | Colonial Hgts 1 mi from Petersburg |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF1 | Jefferson Park 2 mi from Petersburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Petersburg
239 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Petersburg since 2006, on 105 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Burgess, Richard Bland Col, Addison 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Chester, Meadowville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Prince George Golf 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Addison, Matoaca, Hopewell 8 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 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Walthal 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Colonial Hgts, Petersburg 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dinwiddie Gardens, Petersburg, Kingsland 7 wind reports |
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 Petersburg; 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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27 hail days - Short Pump
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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 Petersburg.
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