Isle of Wight County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Isle of Wight County, Virginia? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 32 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 23 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 9 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Isle of Wight County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Monday, August 10, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 827 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Windsor, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Suffolk and Kings Fork around 835 PM EDT. Downtown Suffolk around 840 PM EDT.”
“Tree limbs downed along VA-620 just SW of Central Hill Rd. (AKQ)”
- Wind 50 mph Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 S Raynor SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Carrollton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Smithfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Pons SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees downed through a home on the 200 block of Moonfield Drive. Numerous trees downed along the same block adjacent to the Pagan River. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Smithfield SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Scotland, or near Surry, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Smithfield around 1130 PM EDT.”
“At 1031 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Green Plain, or 9 miles northwest of Boykins, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
- Hail 0.25" Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Newsoms, or 10 miles west of Courtland, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Courtland around 330 PM EDT.”
“At 109 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Sedley, or 8 miles southwest of Wakefield, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ivor around 130 PM EDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 101 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Homeville, or 8 miles south of Waverly, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
“Power lines down on Nike Park Road in Isle of Wight. Time estimated from radar. (AKQ)”
- Hail 0.75" Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 N Carrollton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Pons SPC verified report
Sunday, June 21, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Numerous trees down in the Central Hill area. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Wills Corner SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Central Hill SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Franklin, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Franklin and Suffolk around 305 PM EDT. Whaleyville around 320 PM EDT.”
- Wind 50 mph Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kings Fork, or near Downtown Suffolk, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Franklin to near Como to near Conway. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.5" Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 814 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Franklin, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Holland, Suffolk, and Carrsville around 820 PM EDT.”
- Hail 0.25" Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 5, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 212 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Isle Of Wight to near Como. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
“At 204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tabb, or over Patrick Henry Field, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Hampton and Seaford around 210 PM EDT.”
- Hail 0.25" Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Windsor SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Smithfield SPC verified report
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees down in a field along Foursquare Rd. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 S Raynor SPC verified report
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1055 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a front, over Christopher Newport University, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. These showers and gusty winds will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 29, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 to 60 mph along the coast. WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.”
“WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 to 60 mph along the coast. WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.”
- Wind 60 mph Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Isle of Wight County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, September 25, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“1 INJ Tree fell on a UPS Truck near the intersection of Blounts Corner Rd and Days Point Rd. Time estimated from radar. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown Lawson SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Isle of Wight County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 32 severe weather events in Isle of Wight County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Isle of Wight County recently?
Yes — 9 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.