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Hail history for Essex County, VA
12 hail reports in Essex County since 2006 on 9 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 3, 2009.
Recent hail in Essex County
No hail was reported in Essex County in the last two years.
Hail days in Essex County by year
When hail season peaks in Essex County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Essex County
81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Essex County since 2006, on 60 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Caret 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Dunbrooke, Champlain 3 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Tappahannock, Dunnsville 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Occupacia 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mt Lndg 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Brays, Montague 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tappahannock Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Occupacia 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dunnsville, Brays 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Champlain 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 Essex County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).