Hail history for Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gloucester Courthouse since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gloucester Courthouse
- Last hail
- May 22, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 8, 2003
20 reports on 17 days since 1974 · #40 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Gloucester Courthouse
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Gloucester Courthouse
The latest hail report in and around Gloucester Courthouse is from May 22, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 22, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gloucester Courthouse logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 40% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #40 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gloucester Courthouse accounts for 61% of the 33 reports filed in Gloucester County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Virginia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 8, 2003 near Gloucester.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2007, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gloucester Courthouse 0.7
- Gloucester County 1.0
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gloucester Courthouse 12
- Gloucester County 13
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gloucester Courthouse 0%
- Gloucester County 0%
- Median Virginia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gloucester | Gloucester | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Gum Fork | Gloucester | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW White Marsh | Gloucester | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Gloucester Arpt | Gloucester | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Ark | Gloucester | 13:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 55%
- 1–2 in 9 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW White Marsh | Gloucester | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Gloucester Arpt | Gloucester | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Ark | Gloucester | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Gum Fork | Gloucester | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Roanes | Gloucester | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SW Nuttall | Gloucester | 13:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2.15 SE Gloucester Arpt | Gloucester | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Ark | Gloucester | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Ware Neck | Gloucester | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Gloucester Arpt | Gloucester | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Gloucester Arpt | Gloucester | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 2.15 SE Gloucester Arpt | Gloucester | 17:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gloucester Courthouse
- Williamsburg 22 km · 18
- Newport News 36 km · 42
- Hampton 44 km · 27
- Norfolk 59 km · 35
Questions about hail in Gloucester Courthouse
How often does it hail in Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gloucester Courthouse since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gloucester Courthouse?
Most reports come in May, August, June. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gloucester Courthouse?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 8, 2003 near Gloucester. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gloucester Courthouse?
The most recent report in this data is from May 22, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gloucester Courthouse had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 22, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.