Hailstory

Hail in Newport News city, Virginia

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Newport News city on 10 days since October 2020. That is more than 18% of US counties. It ranks 52 of 133 in Virginia.

The largest radar estimate was 1.55 inches on April 9, 2021. The most recent 1-inch day was August 14, 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
20214
20221
20231
20240
20252
20262

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
April 9, 20211.55 in
June 16, 20231.3 in
July 28, 20211.2 in
August 14, 20211.2 in
March 18, 20211.1 in
August 14, 20261.1 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 1 hail reports since October 2020, and 3 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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