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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Norfolk city, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Norfolk city, VA from April 8, 1957 through August 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 23504 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
40
Wind Reports
117
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Norfolk city, VA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Norfolk city

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 26, 2024
6:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture via X.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Downtown Norfolk, VA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2024
6:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL BOUNCING OFF OF PAVEMENT AND VEHICLES. HEAVY RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Downtown Norfolk, VA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2024
5:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Norfolk Internati, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
9:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Ocean View, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of quarter sized hail in Wayne Creek area of Norfolk.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Norview, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail near Wards Corner. Video from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wards Corner, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Norfolk Internatio, VA
1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
6:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ENE Churchland, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2019
8:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Ocean View, VA
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2014
10:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Ghent.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.66 W Norfolk, VA
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2011
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at Azalea Garden Road and Military Highway.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.09 ENE Norfolk, VA
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2011
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at Military Highway and Interstate 264.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.59 ESE Norfolk, VA
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2009
1:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported around Harbor Park area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSW Norfolk, VA
0.88″ hail
May 4, 2009
1:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near Hampton Boulevard and West 42nd Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSW Norfolk, VA
0.88″ hail
May 4, 2009
1:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSW Norfolk, 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 Norfolk city

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UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line knocked down in the Oakdale Farms area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Wards Corner, VA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree fell and is blocking the intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Norview, VA
55 mph
Aug 20, 2026
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KORF Norfolk Intl Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Norfolk International A, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed in Ocean View section of Norfolk. Social Media Report via Broadcast media. Time radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Ocean View, VA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the road near the 200 block of Portview Ave in West Ocean View.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ocean View, VA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell down in the 200 block of W. Balview Ave in West Ocean View in Norfolk. The tree fell onto a cable line and a couple of unoccupied vehicles and was blocking the road. No injuries were repo
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Ocean View, VA
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2026
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Norfolk Internati, VA
61 mph
Apr 5, 2026
6:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KNGU Norfolk NAS Cham.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wards Corner, VA
UNK mph
Sep 1, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed onto a power line on Ocean Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Ocean View, VA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WSW Norview. Large hardwood tree down on a house on White Chapel Road in Norfolk. The tree also damaged an SUV. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Norview, VA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
9:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast Media reported a roof blown off a pool house as well as medium sized branches down in the Bells Farm neighborhood of Norfolk. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Wards Corner, VA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
9:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WSW Norview. Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WSW Norview. Large hardwood tree down on a house on White Chapel Road in Norfolk. The tree also damaged an SUV. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Norview, VA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2024
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line downed on Chesapeake Blvd in Norfolk. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Norview, VA
71 mph
May 27, 2024
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KNGU Norfolk NAS Cham.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wards Corner, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree was knocked down on Commodore Drive in the Commodore Park neighborhood of Norfolk. Pictures relayed via social media and time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Wards Corner, 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 Norfolk city

13 reports
UNK category
Sep 9, 2018
2:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADIC DAMAGE FROM WATERSPOUT PUSHING ONSHORE AT WILLOUGHBY SPIT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Ocean View, VA
EF0 category
Jul 4, 2014
12:40 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-0 tornado associated with Hurricane Arthur touched down near the Forest Lawn Cemetery. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. This was the same storm which produced a brief tornado near Lynnwood in Virginia Beach.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .88 SE (Ngu)Nas Norfolk, VA
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2008
3:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado maintained close contact with the ground as it moved from northern Portsmouth to the Norfolk Naval Air Station. The tornado damaged vehicles and a building at Pier 2, and numerous trees were blown down or snapped off. The tornado remained rated as EF1 from northern Portsmouth to the Norfolk Naval Air Station.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.23 W Hampton Rds, VA
F0 category
Sep 18, 2003
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief F0 tornado occurred in association with Isabel. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ocean View, VA
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
12:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado first touched down west of Route 460 between Liberty Street and Indian River Road. The tornado tracked north-northeast across Indian River Road and across the eastern branch of the Elizabeth River before lifting east of Harbor Park and south of I-264. Minor damage to several structures, mostly residential.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Norfolk, VA
F1 category
Jul 24, 1997
12:16 PM EST
Tornado report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado path started in south Norfolk just south of Poindexter Street on Guerriere Street. The tornado then continued north-northeast into the Berkley Avenue Industrial Park before crossing into the southern portion of Norfolk and lifting after causing damage on Roseclair and Joyce Streets. One business, a car wash was destroyed, and six sustained major roof damage. One home was damaged in Chesapeake, with damage to a couple of additional structures in the Roseclair and Joyce Street areas of Norfolk.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Norfolk, VA
F1 category
Apr 4, 1980
3:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
UNK category
Jun 6, 1977
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F1 category
Aug 10, 1968
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F1 category
Apr 30, 1968
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F0 category
Apr 11, 1962
8:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F1 category
Apr 8, 1962
9:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F1 category
Apr 8, 1957
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city · 50,040 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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U.S. Census Data · County

Norfolk city, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population235,037
Households94,457
Housing units102,542
Income
Median household income$64,017
$100k+ households35.5%
$150k+ households13.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached50,040
Attached single-family7,956
Small multifamily24,042
Large multifamily19,685
Mobile homes784
Housing mix
Single-family share48.8%
Attached-home share7.8%
Multifamily share42.6%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied43,159
Renter-occupied51,298
Vacant units8,085
Home value & age
Median home value$271,900
Owner homes $300k+40.3%
Owner homes $500k+12.9%
Owner homes $750k+5.4%
Median year built1964
Older-home share67.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars83,585
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 40 hail, 117 wind, and 13 tornado reports in Norfolk city, 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 Norfolk city?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Norfolk city is 1.75″. It was reported near Norfolk, VA on May 15, 2005.

A storm report showed up near my home in Norfolk city — 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 Norfolk city and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Norfolk city — 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 Norfolk city address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Norfolk city — 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 Norfolk city address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Norfolk city — 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 Norfolk city, VA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Norfolk city, 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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