Hail Swath Map Preview
The Virginia Beach, VA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 3 public hail reports, 3 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 Virginia Beach, VA Hail Map
The May 26, 2024 hail swath map for Virginia Beach, VA covers approximately 350 square miles and includes an estimated 250,508 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 126 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 86,405 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 100 sq mi | 45,592 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 126 sq mi | 83,131 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 83 sq mi | 86,405 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 24 sq mi | 27,716 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 12 sq mi | 1,257 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4 sq mi | 6,407 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Virginia Beach, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 26, 2024 hail swath map area for Virginia Beach, VA, HailGeeks estimates 83,794 single-family homes, 11,638 townhomes, and 54,096 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 29,909 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 13,426 | 2,545 | 9,404 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 29,909 | 3,420 | 14,487 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 29,286 | 4,442 | 21,474 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9,281 | 971 | 7,527 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 505 | 36 | 36 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1,387 | 224 | 1,168 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 26, 2024 Virginia Beach, VA hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Virginia Beach, VA Hail Map
Hail from the May 26, 2024 storm was mapped across 14 counties in the Virginia Beach, VA region. Norfolk city, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 37,963 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 Virginia Beach, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 5 cities near Virginia Beach, VA. Norfolk, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 38,899 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 26, 2024 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 26, 2024 Virginia Beach, VA hail map spans 39 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 11,268.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 26, 2024 hail map for Virginia Beach, VA currently list 3 public hail reports, 3 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Virginia Beach, VA region as the May 26, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 15, 2023 through Dec 23, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from Dec 23, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Virginia Beach, VA
Not sure whether the May 26, 2024 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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