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Powhatan County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Has it hailed in Powhatan County, Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 11 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 22 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 11 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Powhatan County hail map

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

22
Events (12 mo)
11
Hail
11
Wind
0
Tornado
1.5"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 18, 2026 wind event near Powhatan County, Powhatan County, Virginia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 18, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Powhatan 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 Powhatan County

Current NEXRAD radar over Powhatan County, Virginia with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Powhatan 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.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — hail to 0.25" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 3 storm days · 3 SPC verified reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 1.5", 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.

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“The 911 call center reported trees down near Cosby Road and Mill Road in Goochland County. Time estimated from radar. (AKQ)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Jefferson

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 storm activity in Powhatan 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 914 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near King William to near Goochland. Movement was south at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Powhatan County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Powhatan 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 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Farmville, 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... Farmville and Longwood University around 425 PM EDT. Rice around 435 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Powhatan County

“At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Macon to near Spainville. Movement was northeast at 30 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Powhatan County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Powhatan 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 201 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Longwood University, 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... Rice around 205 PM EDT. Jetersville around 230 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Powhatan County

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 6, 2026 storm activity in Powhatan 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 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Powhatan. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, penny size hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Powhatan County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 5, 2026 storm activity in Powhatan 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 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Scotts Fork, or near Amelia Courthouse, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, nickel size hail, and heavy rain. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Powhatan County

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 14, 2026 storm activity in Powhatan 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 622 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dillwyn, moving east at 45 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... Cartersville and Trenholm around 640 PM EDT. Goochland around 655 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Powhatan County

“At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Powhatan, moving northeast at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Powhatan County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Powhatan 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 113 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Centenary to near Toga to near Hodges. Movement was 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Powhatan County

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 558 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Gum Spring to near Dillwyn. Movement was east to southeast 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Powhatan County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Powhatan 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 902 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Goochland to near Chula to 6 miles northwest of Spainville. Movement was east at 30 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Powhatan County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 22 severe weather events in Powhatan 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 Powhatan County recently?

Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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 Powhatan County?

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