Newport News County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Newport News County, Virginia? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 15 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 9 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 6 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". 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.
Newport News County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Newport News County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Newport News County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
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.
Friday, August 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 107 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fort Eustis, or near Newport News, moving east at 30 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Hail 0.5" Newport News County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1004 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Toano, moving southeast at 35 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... Norge around 1010 PM EDT. Williamsburg around 1015 PM EDT.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Newport News County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Newport News County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Newport News County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 957 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Hampton University, moving east at 40 mph. Wind gusts up to 45 to 50 mph are possible with this storm. This storm will be near... Hampton, Hampton University, Fort Monroe, and Buckroe Beach around 1000 PM EDT. Grand View around 1005 PM EDT.”
- Wind 50 mph Newport News County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 901 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near College Of William And Mary, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph Newport News 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" Newport News County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 5, 2026
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" Newport News County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Newport News County NWS severe weather mention
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 Newport News County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 29, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday evening.”
“WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday evening.”
- Wind 60 mph Newport News County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Newport News County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Newport News County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Newport News County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Newport News County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 15 severe weather events in Newport News County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Newport News County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Newport News County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.