Hail history for Hopewell, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hopewell since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hopewell
- Last hail
- Jun 23, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 23, 2026
21 reports on 15 days since 1996 · #33 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Hopewell
- 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 Hopewell
The latest hail report in and around Hopewell is from June 23, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 23, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hopewell logged 16 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 60% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #33 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports.
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 June 23, 2026 near 3.5 N Prince George.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2016, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in February (24% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hopewell 0.8
- Hopewell city 0.6
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hopewell 11
- Hopewell city 7
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hopewell 0%
- Hopewell city 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.5 N Prince George | Prince George | $3K | 11:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hopewell | Hopewell (C) | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hopewell | Hopewell (C) | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Hopewell | Hopewell (C) | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 E Hopewell | Hopewell (C) | — | 19:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 19%
- 1–2 in 17 81%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.35 SSW Hopewell | Hopewell (C) | — | 11:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.5 N Prince George | Prince George | $3K | 11:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 82.03 SSE Goldvein | Hopewell (C) | — | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Hopewell | Hopewell (C) | — | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNW Prince George | Prince George | — | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.79 ENE Hopewell | Hopewell (C) | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.3 NE Jefferson Park | Prince George | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 E Hopewell | Hopewell (C) | — | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.79 ENE Hopewell | Hopewell (C) | — | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 82.94 SSE Goldvein | Hopewell (C) | — | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hopewell | Hopewell (C) | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.66 NW Garysville | Prince George | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hopewell
- Prince George 8 km · 15
- Petersburg 13 km · 11
- Chester 14 km · 51
- Sandston 25 km · 15
- Richmond 31 km · 42
- Mechanicsville 38 km · 23
- Tuckahoe 42 km · 20
- Glen Allen 45 km · 12
Questions about hail in Hopewell
How often does it hail in Hopewell, Virginia?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hopewell since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #33 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hopewell?
Most reports come in February, April, June. February alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hopewell?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 23, 2026 near 3.5 N Prince George. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hopewell?
The most recent report in this data is from June 23, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hopewell had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 23, 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.