Norfolk County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Norfolk County, Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 4 hail reports with hail up to 0.25", among 7 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 3 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. 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 Norfolk County
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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.
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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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 653 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Regent University, moving east at 30 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Norfolk 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 Norfolk County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 819 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Norfolk NAS, or near Old Dominion University, moving east 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Norfolk County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 334 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Norfolk State University. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Norfolk County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Norfolk County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 7 severe weather events in Norfolk 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 Norfolk County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.25" 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.