Hail history for Portsmouth, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Portsmouth since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Portsmouth
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2016
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 24, 2011
17 reports on 15 days since 1991 · #65 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Portsmouth
- 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 Portsmouth
The latest hail report in and around Portsmouth is from April 28, 2016, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Portsmouth 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 #65 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Portsmouth accounts for 68% of the 25 reports filed in Portsmouth city.
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 24, 2011 near 1.11 E Boone.
Reports were down 92% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2009, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Portsmouth 0.7
- Portsmouth city 0.7
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Portsmouth 12
- Portsmouth city 10
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Portsmouth 0%
- Portsmouth 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.11 E Boone | Chesapeake (C) | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NW Cradock | Portsmouth (C) | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1997 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 NNE Driver | Suffolk (C) | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1991 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Chesapeake (C) | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.11 NNW Portsmouth | Portsmouth (C) | 21:22 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 8 47%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.11 NNW Portsmouth | Portsmouth (C) | 21:22 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.66 W Norfolk | Norfolk (C) | 22:57 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.11 E Boone | Chesapeake (C) | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.65 NW Portsmouth | Portsmouth (C) | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.11 E Boone | Chesapeake (C) | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.16 NE Portsmouth | Portsmouth (C) | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 NE Portsmouth | Portsmouth (C) | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.11 W Portsmouth | Portsmouth (C) | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.16 NE Portsmouth | Portsmouth (C) | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.66 W Norfolk | Norfolk (C) | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.76 NW Portsmouth | Portsmouth (C) | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 NE Portsmouth | Portsmouth (C) | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Portsmouth
- Norfolk 12 km · 35
- Chesapeake 21 km · 101
- Hampton 22 km · 27
- Newport News 28 km · 42
- Virginia Beach 31 km · 59
- Suffolk 31 km · 49
- Williamsburg 55 km · 18
- Franklin 56 km · 17
Questions about hail in Portsmouth
How often does it hail in Portsmouth, Virginia?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Portsmouth since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #65 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Portsmouth?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Portsmouth?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 24, 2011 near 1.11 E Boone. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Portsmouth?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2016 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Portsmouth had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Portsmouth since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 28, 2016.
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.