Hail Swath Map Preview
The Norfolk, VA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 4 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 26, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Norfolk, VA Hail Map
The May 26, 2024 hail swath map for Norfolk, VA covers approximately 383 square miles and includes an estimated 252,050 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 140 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 85,818 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 117 sq mi | 47,622 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 140 sq mi | 82,124 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 85 sq mi | 85,818 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 24 sq mi | 28,819 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 12 sq mi | 1,352 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4 sq mi | 6,315 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Norfolk, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 26, 2024 hail swath map area for Norfolk, VA, HailGeeks estimates 83,357 single-family homes, 12,214 townhomes, and 52,725 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 29,941 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 13,882 | 2,623 | 9,234 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 29,941 | 3,431 | 13,628 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 28,385 | 4,642 | 20,916 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9,240 | 1,245 | 7,799 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 523 | 37 | 67 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1,386 | 236 | 1,081 |
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Counties Inside the Norfolk, VA Hail Map
Hail from the May 26, 2024 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Norfolk, VA region. Norfolk city, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 37,574 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Norfolk, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 5 cities near Norfolk, VA. Norfolk, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 38,522 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 26, 2024 Norfolk, VA hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Norfolk, VA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 26, 2024 Norfolk, VA hail map spans 43 ZIP codes. ZIP 23323 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 11,335.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 26, 2024 hail map for Norfolk, VA currently list 4 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 26, 2024 12:51 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WSW Norfolk Internati | VA | Time estimated from radar. |
May 26, 2024 1:16 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SE Downtown Norfolk | VA | QUARTER SIZE HAIL BOUNCING OFF OF PAVEMENT AND VEHICLES. HEAVY RAIN. |
May 26, 2024 1:21 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SSE Downtown Norfolk | VA | Picture via X. |
May 26, 2024 4:36 PM CT |
2.40 in | Sandston | VA | (delayed report) A photo taken from Sandston showed a ruler next to a hailstone. The hailstone had a large spike that measured 2.4 inches in diameter. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 26, 2024 2:13 PM CT | 2 NNW Chesapeake Airpor | VA | There is a cluster of power outages near the Chesapeake Regional Airport due to storm damage. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 26, 2024 2:15 PM CT | 2 SSW Herberts Corner | VA | Several trees knocked down from storm in Chesapeake. Pictures from social media. Time and location estimated. | |
May 26, 2024 2:44 PM CT | 6 SW Chesapeake Airport | VA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 6 SW Chesapeake Airport. Power outages due to tree on power line in Arbuckle Landing. Time estimated. | |
May 26, 2024 4:18 PM CT | 2 WNW Orapax Farms | VA | Power outages likely due to storm. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 26, 2024 Norfolk, VA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Norfolk, VA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Norfolk, VA region as the May 26, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 8, 2023 through May 10, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 10, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Norfolk, VA
Not sure whether the May 26, 2024 Norfolk, VA hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Norfolk, VA region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 26, 2024 Norfolk, VA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Norfolk, VA region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 26, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Norfolk, VA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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