Hail history for Virginia Beach, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Virginia Beach since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Virginia Beach
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 31, 2017
59 reports on 46 days since 1971 · #4 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Virginia Beach
- 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 Virginia Beach
The latest hail report in and around Virginia Beach is from July 27, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 22, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Virginia Beach logged 35 reports on 24 hail days, about 1.8 reports a year. That is 3.5 times the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #4 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Virginia Beach accounts for 82% of the 72 reports filed in Virginia Beach 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 March 31, 2017 near 0.89 NE Woods Corner.
Reports were down 41% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (22). The busiest year was 2025, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Virginia Beach 1.8
- Virginia Beach city 2.1
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Virginia Beach 24
- Virginia Beach city 26
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Virginia Beach 0%
- Virginia Beach city 3%
- 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 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 31, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 22, 2025 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NE Woods Corner | Virginia Beach (C) | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach (C) | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach (C) | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach (C) | $10K | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach (C) | $5.0 million | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 22%
- 1–2 in 46 78%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Powells Xrds | Virginia Beach (C) | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 E Woods Corner | Virginia Beach (C) | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Sigma | Virginia Beach (C) | 20:14 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Princess Anne | Virginia Beach (C) | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.8 WSW Princess Anne | Virginia Beach (C) | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 WSW Princess Anne | Virginia Beach (C) | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Powells Xrds | Virginia Beach (C) | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.16 ESE Norfolk | Norfolk (C) | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Cape Henry | Virginia Beach (C) | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 NNW Euclid | Virginia Beach (C) | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 ENE Ocean Park | Virginia Beach (C) | 22:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Powells Xrds | Virginia Beach (C) | 15:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Virginia Beach
- Norfolk 25 km · 35
- Chesapeake 27 km · 101
- Portsmouth 31 km · 17
- Hampton 38 km · 27
- Suffolk 55 km · 49
- Newport News 55 km · 42
Questions about hail in Virginia Beach
How often does it hail in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
59 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Virginia Beach since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.8 reports a year. That ranks #4 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Virginia Beach?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Virginia Beach?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 31, 2017 near 0.89 NE Woods Corner. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Virginia Beach?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 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 Virginia Beach had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was July 27, 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.