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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Virginia Beach, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Virginia Beach, VA from July 9, 1956 through August 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 23451 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
62
Wind Reports
201
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Virginia Beach, VA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Virginia Beach, VA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
9:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of quarter size hail near Newtown Rd in VA Beach. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Kempsville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Virginia Beach Oc, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL LASTED FOR 15 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Kempsville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2015
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was measured at the Virginia Pilot Office in Lynnhaven.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lynnhaven, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2015
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Lynnhaven Inlet.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NE Lynnhaven, VA
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2014
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported at Regent University.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNW Woods Corner, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2014
2:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in the Kempsville Lakes area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Euclid, VA
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2014
2:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Virginia Beach at Indian River Road and Centerville Turnpike.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNW Woods Corner, VA
1.25″ hail
May 5, 2014
11:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported in Murdens Corner.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 ESE Mapleton, VA
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2014
11:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 ENE Woods Corner, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2013
3:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail as large as one inch in diameter fell at Sandbridge Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.32 ESE Sigma, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2013
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in Middleton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.65 SW Chesapeake Beach, VA
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2011
3:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Chesapeake Beach, VA
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2011
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 WSW Ocean Park, VA
1.25″ hail
May 18, 2011
3:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.66 W Greenwich, VA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Virginia Beach, VA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
7:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches down on I-264 near Mount Trashmore reported by trained spotter. In addition_ spotter observed strong winds with the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Kempsville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches blocked roadway in Sandbridge. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Sandbridge Beach, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree branches and limbs downed in Thalia Shores Subdivision near Piney Point.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Princess Anne Plaz, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
5:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole and wire down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Back Bay, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
4:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Pungo, VA
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Blackwater Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Mount Pleasant, VA
62 mph
Jun 13, 2026
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 NE Bayside. 52 kt gust at Mesonet station XLHI Lynnhaven Inlet Light 2.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Bayside, VA
59 mph
Apr 5, 2026
7:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station XBBT Third Island.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Fishermans Island, VA
63 mph
Mar 17, 2026
2:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station XBBT Third Island.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Fishermans Island, VA
58 mph
Sep 16, 2025
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50 kt gust at Weatherflow Mesonet station XBBT Third Island.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Fishermans Island, VA
62 mph
Jul 19, 2025
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weatherflow station at Third Island reported a wind gust to 54 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Cape Henry, VA
60 mph
Apr 7, 2025
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station XCLT Chesapeake Light Tower gusted to 52 kt or 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 ENE Virginia Beach, VA
59 mph
Sep 27, 2024
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station XBBT Third Island.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Fishermans Island, VA
77 mph
Aug 19, 2024
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station XBBT Third Island.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Fishermans Island, VA
69 mph
Jul 20, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Chesapeake Light Tower mesonet measured a gust of 60 kts (69 mph).
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 ENE Virginia Beach, VA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Virginia Beach, VA

13 reports
EF0 category
Jul 10, 2014
2:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado caused significant damage to a home from the roof being blown off. There was also damage to several other structures including a school gymnasium. A large pool window was blown out also.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .51 SSE Virginia Beach, VA
EF0 category
Jul 4, 2014
12:02 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-0 tornado associated with a squall from Hurricane Arthur touched down near Lynnwood. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along Lynndale Road and Kline Drive. One tree fell on a home causing roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 SE Ocean Park, VA
EF0 category
Aug 27, 2011
7:49 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Weak tornado (EF0) severely damaged a home on Sandpiper Road. There was also minor damage to one other home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.24 ENE Sigma, VA
F0 category
Jul 14, 2005
1:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief F0 tornado touchdown caused minor damage to golf practice facility and downed tree limbs near Dam Neck Road and Holland Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW (Ntu)Nas Oceana, VA
F0 category
Aug 8, 2003
1:48 PM EST
Tornado report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado (F0) briefly touched down with minor damage reported at Salem Crossing Shopping Center. Cosmetic damage to a movie theater. Antennae blown off roof and some mailboxes knocked over at adjacent post office. Fire department observed narrow funnel and swirling debris at the surface.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Kempsville, VA
F0 category
Jul 24, 2000
12:59 PM EST
Tornado report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout that formed over Back Bay came ashore at Campbell Landing Road and destroyed a 20 by 30 foot outbuilding before dissipating. Many trees were blown down and camper shells and lawn furniture were tossed across the neighborhood.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Back Bay, VA
F1 category
Aug 6, 1993
3:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado/waterspout was sighted moving east across the Back Bay toward the southern end of Sandbridge. At around 1645 EDT, A roof was blown off a house in the Sandbridge area. Two roofs were also damaged and a few trees were broken off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Se Virginia Beach, VA
F0 category
Aug 15, 1992
6:50 AM EST
Tornado report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F2 category
Aug 3, 1988
6:47 PM EST
Tornado report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F1 category
Jul 4, 1981
6:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
UNK category
Oct 2, 1977
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F1 category
Jul 27, 1972
1:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F1 category
Oct 25, 1967
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Virginia Beach, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population457,066
Households179,800
Housing units190,734
Income
Median household income$90,685
$100k+ households44.9%
$150k+ households19.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached104,518
Attached single-family34,891
Small multifamily25,979
Large multifamily23,238
Mobile homes2,069
Housing mix
Single-family share54.8%
Attached-home share18.3%
Multifamily share25.8%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied116,729
Renter-occupied63,071
Vacant units10,934
Home value & age
Median home value$366,300
Owner homes $300k+65.5%
Owner homes $500k+26.0%
Owner homes $750k+9.8%
Median year built1984
Older-home share40.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars171,732
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Virginia Beach have on record?

Our records show 62 hail, 201 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Virginia Beach, VA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Virginia Beach?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Virginia Beach, VA is 2.50″. It was reported near Virginia Beach, VA on July 1, 1990.

A storm report showed up near my home in Virginia Beach — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Virginia Beach and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Virginia Beach — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Virginia Beach address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Virginia Beach — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Virginia Beach address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Virginia Beach — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Virginia Beach, VA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Virginia Beach, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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