Hailstory

Hail in Chesapeake city, Virginia

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Chesapeake city on 12 days since October 2020. That is more than 23% of US counties. It ranks 37 of 133 in Virginia.

The largest radar estimate was 1.95 inches on April 9, 2021. The most recent 1-inch day was August 10, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20213
20222
20233
20242
20251
20261

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
April 9, 20211.95 in
May 26, 20241.7 in
April 23, 20211.35 in
June 24, 20241.25 in
June 25, 20231.2 in
May 22, 20251.15 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 8 hail reports since October 2020, and 14 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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