Hail history for Hampton, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hampton since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hampton
- Last hail
- Jun 14, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 13, 1998
27 reports on 20 days since 1955 · #19 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Hampton
- 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 Hampton
The latest hail report in and around Hampton is from June 14, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hampton logged 17 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 70% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #19 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hampton accounts for 100% of the 27 reports filed in Hampton city.
15% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 13, 1998 near Hampton.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2017, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hampton 0.8
- Hampton city 1.0
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hampton 10
- Hampton city 10
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hampton 15%
- Hampton city 15%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1998 | 3.00 inteacup | Hampton | Hampton (C) | $5K | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1997 | 2.75 inbaseball | Hampton | Hampton (C) | $1.0 million | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 1980 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Hampton (C) | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2003 | 2.00 inhen egg | Hampton | Hampton (C) | $5K | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.83 NNE Ft Monroe | Hampton (C) | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 26%
- 1–2 in 16 59%
- 2 in + 4 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.98 NNE Hampton | Hampton (C) | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.83 NNE Hampton | Hampton (C) | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.29 NNW Hampton | Hampton (C) | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.65 NW Hampton | Hampton (C) | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.1 NNE Hampton | Hampton (C) | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.96 NNW Hampton | Hampton (C) | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.83 NNE Ft Monroe | Hampton (C) | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.98 NNE Hampton | Hampton (C) | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.83 NNE Ft Monroe | Hampton (C) | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.66 NE Hampton | Hampton (C) | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.83 NNE Hampton | Hampton (C) | 02:48 local · NCEI |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 5.3 NE Hampton | Hampton (C) | 02:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hampton
- Norfolk 15 km · 35
- Newport News 20 km · 42
- Portsmouth 22 km · 17
- Virginia Beach 38 km · 59
- Chesapeake 41 km · 101
- Gloucester Courthouse 44 km · 20
- Williamsburg 44 km · 18
- Suffolk 49 km · 49
Questions about hail in Hampton
How often does it hail in Hampton, Virginia?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hampton since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #19 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hampton?
Most reports come in May, June, February. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hampton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 13, 1998 near Hampton. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hampton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 14, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hampton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 14, 2026.
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.