Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 29 hail storms within 25 miles of Suffolk, VA. Of those, 29 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2023 was the most active year on record locally, with 11 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Suffolk| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Destructive | 1 event | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Severe | 2 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 26 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 event |
| 2025 | 9 events |
| 2024 | 3 events |
| 2023 | 11 events |
| 2022 | 5 events |
2023 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Suffolk, with 11 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Suffolk typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-14 | (PHF)NEWPORT NEWS, VA | Severe | 1.50" | Ping pong sized hail was reported in Newport News. |
| 2025-06-11 | ACORN HILL, NC | Significant | 1.00" | An emergency manager reported dime to marble sized hail in Acorn Hill. However, given the radar presentation and ambiguity of marble sizing, the largest hail stone is estimated to have been around the size of a quarter. The largest hail likely fell just to the northeast over the Great Dismal Swamp. |
| 2025-05-31 | WOODS CORNER, VA | Significant | 1.00" | A trained spotter reported 1 inch diameter hail near Lynnhaven Parkway and Indian River Road. |
| 2025-05-22 | STORY, VA | Significant | 1.00" | The public estimated 1 inch diameter hail near Courtland. |
| 2025-05-22 | FRANKLIN, VA | Severe | 1.75" | The public reported 1.75 inch diameter at The Serve restaurant in Downtown Franklin. A few vehicles also received minor damage from the hail. |
| 2025-05-22 | CAMDEN MILLS, VA | Significant | 1.00" | The public reported 1 inch diameter hail in the vicinity of New Mill Drive in Chesapeake. |
| 2025-05-22 | GRASSFIELD, VA | Destructive | 2.00" | A member of the public shared a picture of a large hailstone on social media near Grassfield High School. The hail size was estimated to be at least 2 inches in diameter. |
| 2025-05-22 | CAMDEN MILLS, VA | Significant | 1.00" | An NWS employee reported 1 inch diameter hail in the vicinity of Bartell Drive in Chesapeake. |
| 2025-04-22 | OAK GROVE, VA | Significant | 1.00" | One inch hail was reported. |
| 2025-04-22 | WHALEY, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Public reported quarter size hail and estimated 60 mph winds. |
| 2024-05-26 | NORFOLK, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported. |
| 2024-05-26 | NORFOLK, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported. |
| 2024-05-26 | NORFOLK, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported. |
| 2023-06-27 | GREAT BRIDGE, VA | Significant | 1.00" | The public reported quarter sized hail in Great Bridge. |
| 2023-06-25 | GREENWICH, VA | Significant | 1.00" | A video was posted showing hail falling with a couple hailstones appearing as large as quarters. This was verified by a reporter. |
| 2023-06-25 | NORFOLK, VA | Significant | 1.00" | A photo showed hail the size of a quarter near Newton Road in Virginia Beach. |
| 2023-06-16 | ELWOOD, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported. |
| 2023-06-16 | OCEAN VIEW, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported. |
| 2023-06-16 | NORFOLK, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported in Wayne Creek area of Norfolk. |
| 2023-06-16 | HAMPTON RDS, VA | Significant | 1.25" | Half dollar size hail was reported. |
NOAA has recorded 178 high-wind events within 25 miles of Suffolk, VA in the past five years. Of those, 177 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 92 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 8 events |
| Significant | 169 events |
| Moderate | 1 event |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | Norfolk International A, VA | 55 | Significant | ASOS station KORF Norfolk Intl Airport. |
| 2026-08-10 | Chesapeake Airport, VA | 56 | Significant | AWOS station KCPK Chesapeake. |
| 2026-08-10 | Chesapeake Airport, VA | 58 | Significant | Chesapeake Airport reported a gust to 50 knots. |
| 2026-06-23 | GREENS FORK, NC | 58 | Significant | A tree knocked down power lines on Bosley Rd. |
| 2026-06-23 | ACORN HILL, NC | 58 | Significant | Strong winds caused a peanut trailer to flip and tree tops were splintered off with damage to an outbuilding. |
| 2026-06-23 | MORGANS CORNERS, NC | 58 | Significant | Multiple trees fell in the northern half of Pasquotank county. |
| 2026-06-23 | SOUTH MILLS, NC | 58 | Significant | Multiple trees fell in the northern half of Camden county. |
| 2026-06-23 | CARROLLTON, VA | 58 | Significant | Power lines fell on Nike Park Road in Isle of Wight. |
| 2026-06-23 | PENTRESS, VA | 58 | Significant | Multiple trees and powerlines fell on Mt. Pleasant Rd. |
| 2026-06-23 | GRASSFIELD, VA | 58 | Significant | Report of downed traffic lights at the intersection of Dominion Blvd and Scenic Parkway. |
| 2026-06-23 | CRESTWOOD, VA | 58 | Significant | Report of trees and power lines down near the triple decker bridge. |
| 2026-06-23 | SEPTA, VA | 58 | Significant | A tree fell on Mill Swamp Road in Isle of Wight. |
| 2026-06-22 | WILLS CORNER, VA | 58 | Significant | The 911 call center reported a power line down on Riddick Road. |
| 2026-06-22 | IVOR, VA | 58 | Significant | The 911 call center reported numerous trees down along Broadwater Road. |
| 2026-06-22 | CENTRAL HILL, VA | 58 | Significant | The 91 call center reported numerous trees down in the Central Hill area of Isle of Wight County. |
| 2026-06-22 | (PHF)NEWPORT NEWS, VA | 58 | Significant | Large branches were reported down on Marshall Avenue. |
| 2026-06-22 | HAMPTON, VA | 58 | Significant | The 911 call center reported power line wires down on Whealton Road. |
| 2026-06-18 | WIGGINS XRDS, NC | 58 | Significant | The 911 call center reported a large tree down on Middle Swamp Road near the intersection of Black Mingle Road. |
| 2026-06-18 | SOUTH MILLS, NC | 58 | Significant | The 911 call center reported a tree down near the Gates county line. |
| 2026-06-14 | SANDY BOTTOM, VA | 58 | Significant | A tree fell down on Cotton Farm Lane. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Suffolk was on June 14, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Suffolk averages roughly 6 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 29 of the 29 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Suffolk in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Suffolk-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in VA cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Suffolk. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Suffolk took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationSuffolk sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.