Hail History

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Hail history for South Suffolk, VA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 9, 20211 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jun 18, 2009
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles84

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Suffolk on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 18, 2009. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near South Suffolk

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

Hail days near South Suffolk by year

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When hail season peaks near South Suffolk

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (3).

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Largest hail storms near South Suffolk

Jun 18, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Manning (5 mi from South Suffolk)

May 20, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Skeeter Crossing (3 mi from South Suffolk)

Jul 8, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Elephant Fork (2 mi from South Suffolk)

Aug 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Elephant Fork (2 mi from South Suffolk)

May 29, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Kilby (2 mi from South Suffolk)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Suffolk

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 8, 2021EF0Leesville
8 mi from South Suffolk		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 8, 2021EF0Kings Fork
4 mi from South Suffolk		0.9 mi long, 40 yd wide
Aug 4, 2020EF0Skeeter Crossing
4 mi from South Suffolk		11.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 11, 2019EF1Suffolk
2 mi from South Suffolk		2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 31, 2017EF1Skeeter Crossing
3 mi from South Suffolk		5.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 31, 2017EF1Yadkin
7 mi from South Suffolk		6.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 28, 2008EF3Lummis
5 mi from South Suffolk		16.0 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Suffolk

84 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Suffolk since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Apr 15, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedSaunders
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedElephant Fork
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202558 mph, estimatedMyrtle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedLummis, Kilby, Myrtle
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202558 mph, estimatedNansemond
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedSouth Suffolk, Suffolk, Kings Fork
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202458 mph, estimatedWhaleyville Airport, Wiles Corner
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202358 mph, estimatedBeamon, Magnolia
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202358 mph, estimatedWiles Corner, Kings Fork
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202358 mph, estimatedNansemond
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 South Suffolk; 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 South Suffolk.

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