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 0 public hail reports, 26 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 16, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Norfolk, VA Hail Map
The May 16, 2025 hail swath map for Norfolk, VA covers approximately 197 square miles and includes an estimated 4,227 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 83 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 1,835 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 71 sq mi | 1,835 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 83 sq mi | 1,041 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 25 sq mi | 753 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 11 sq mi | 387 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2 sq mi | 62 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3 sq mi | 149 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Norfolk, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 16, 2025 hail swath map area for Norfolk, VA, HailGeeks estimates 2,381 single-family homes, 11 townhomes, and 123 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 857 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 857 | 3 | 43 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 655 | 0 | 37 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 449 | 4 | 21 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 248 | 4 | 21 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 58 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 114 | 0 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Norfolk, VA Hail Map
Hail from the May 16, 2025 storm was mapped across 7 counties in the Norfolk, VA region. Northampton County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 1,364 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Norfolk, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 4 cities near Norfolk, VA. Exmore, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 184 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Norfolk, VA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 16, 2025 Norfolk, VA hail map spans 13 ZIP codes. ZIP 23350 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 944.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 16, 2025 hail map for Norfolk, VA currently list 0 public hail reports, 26 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 16, 2025 5:30 PM CT | Waverly | VA | Tree down on Sylvan Rd in Waverly. | |
May 16, 2025 5:30 PM CT | 4 SW Newville | VA | Multiple trees down along VA 35 in Sussex County. | |
May 16, 2025 5:30 PM CT | Exmore | VA | Picture from the WAVY-TV Facebook page of a large tree downed into a home in Exmore. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 5:35 PM CT | Willis Wharf | VA | Trees and powerlines down. | |
May 16, 2025 5:36 PM CT | Quinby | VA | Several trees down in Quinby. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 5:42 PM CT | Ivor | VA | Multiple trees down in Ivor. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 5:53 PM CT | Holland | VA | Reports of wires down. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 5:59 PM CT | Kings Fork | VA | Report of wires down. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 5:59 PM CT | 1 E Somerton | VA | Report of wires down. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:00 PM CT | 2 ESE Kings Fork | VA | Tree down in Suffolk near the intersection of US-460 and and US-58. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:00 PM CT | 3 WNW Wilroy | VA | Report of wires down. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:02 PM CT | Downtown Suffolk | VA | Report of wires down. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:02 PM CT | 1 N Suffolk Airport | VA | Report of wires down. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:04 PM CT | 2 N Driver | VA | Report of wires down. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:15 PM CT | 3 N Union | NC | Trees and powerlines down. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:15 PM CT | 4 SSE Murfreesboro | NC | Trees and powerlines down near Vaughntown Rd and Benthal Bridge Rd. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:19 PM CT | 2 E Western Branch | VA | Tree fell on an apartment building and partially collapsed the building. Time Estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:20 PM CT | Churchland | VA | Trees down in the vicinity of Tyre Neck Rd and Norfolk Rd in Portsmouth... causing power outages. Time Estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:20 PM CT | 2 SE Churchland | VA | Tree down near Churchland Bridge in Portsmouth. Time Estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:20 PM CT | 1 SW Cradock | VA | Downed power pole. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:25 PM CT | Gatesville | NC | Tree down near intersection of Main St and NC 137. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:30 PM CT | 2 SE Roduco | NC | Trees down near intersection of White Oak Rd and US 158. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:30 PM CT | 2 ESE Eure | NC | Tree and powerline down in the road. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:40 PM CT | Acorn Hill | NC | Tree down near intersection of Acorn Hill Rd and US 158. | |
May 16, 2025 10:14 PM CT | 3 WNW Wilroy | VA | Report of wires down. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 6:50 PM CT | 59 mph | 2 SSW Whitehall Shores | NC | 51 knot gust at KECG. |
| 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 16, 2025 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 16, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Oct 13, 2024 through May 15, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 15, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Norfolk, VA
Not sure whether the May 16, 2025 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.
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