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Hail history for Newport News, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Newport News on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 18, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Newport News ranks #187 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Newport News
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Oyster Pt 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Newport News |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Newport News, Hampton 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Newport News |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Newport News by year
When hail season peaks near Newport News
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Newport News
Jun 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampton (5 mi from Newport News)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of nickel to golf ball size hail in the Holiday Park section.May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Monroe (9 mi from Newport News)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported in Hampton.Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Monroe (9 mi from Newport News)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported. Hail was covering the ground at Hampton Holiday Park.Mar 18, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampton (8 mi from Newport News)
Jun 14, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Newport News (1 mi from Newport News)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Newport News
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2021 | EF0 | Smithfield 10 mi from Newport News |
| Jul 4, 2014 | EF0 | Nas Norfolk 10 mi from Newport News |
| Jan 11, 2014 | EF0 | Hampton 10 mi from Newport News |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF1 | Hampton 4 mi from Newport News |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF1 | Portsmouth 6 mi from Newport News |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF1 | Hampton Rds 6 mi from Newport News |
| Aug 11, 2006 | F0 | Hampton 5 mi from Newport News |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Newport News
167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Newport News since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jan 31, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Wards Corner 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Newport News 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Smithfield, Carrollton, Ocean View 5 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Ocean View 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Carrollton 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Wills Corner, Newport News, Hampton 4 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 78 mph, estimated | Newport News, Hampton, Sandy Bottom 7 wind reports |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Nas Norfolk, North Newport News 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Hampton 2 wind reports |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Menchville 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 Newport News; 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
- Hampton
18 hail days - East Hampton
16 hail days - Portsmouth Heights
34 hail days - Norfolk
41 hail days - Portsmouth
41 hail days - Chesapeake
41 hail days - Suffolk
13 hail days - Virginia Beach
20 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 Newport News.
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