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Portsmouth County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026

Has it hailed in Portsmouth County, Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 3 hail reports with hail up to 0.25", among 6 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.

Map of Portsmouth County, Virginia showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Portsmouth County, Virginia. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Portsmouth County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Portsmouth County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

6
Events (12 mo)
3
Hail
3
Wind
0
Tornado
0.25"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 9, 2026 wind event near Portsmouth County, Portsmouth County, Virginia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 9, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Portsmouth County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Portsmouth County

Current NEXRAD radar over Portsmouth County, Virginia with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Portsmouth County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
August 2026 2 storm days · 2 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 storm activity in Portsmouth County, Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 816 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Carrsville, or near Holland, moving east at 50 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm. This storm will be near... Holland, Suffolk, and Carrsville around 820 PM EDT. Downtown Suffolk and Kings Fork around 830 PM EDT. Chesapeake around 840 PM EDT. Deep Creek around 845 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Portsmouth County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 9, 2026 storm activity in Portsmouth County, Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Portsmouth County

Friday, June 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 12, 2026 storm activity in Portsmouth County, Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Portsmouth County

Thursday, May 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, May 21, 2026 storm activity in Portsmouth County, Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Portsmouth County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Portsmouth County, VA?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 6 severe weather events in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth County recently?

Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.25" 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 Portsmouth 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.

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