Sussex County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Sussex County, Virginia? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 25 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 18 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 7 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Sussex 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.
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on Coppahaunk Ave. Time estimated via radar. (AKQ)”
“Tree down on road. Time estimated via radar. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown Waverly SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 N Newville SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 942 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ettrick to near Sutherland to near Dinwiddie. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Purdy, 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... Jarratt around 420 PM EDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Carson, or 9 miles southwest of Disputanta, moving east at 15 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... Waverly around 520 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 Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“At 1236 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sussex, or 15 miles northwest of Courtland, moving northeast at 20 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.”
- Hail 0.75" Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 801 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near West Point to near Charles City to near McKenney. Movement was 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 21, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees down across the county. Time Estimated by Radar. (AKQ)”
“Large tree across eastbound lane on US 460. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown Stony Creek SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Booth Fork SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Newville SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1109 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sussex, or 13 miles southwest of Waverly, moving northeast 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 1043 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Purdy, moving northeast at 40 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 713 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Barley to near Halifax to near Roxobel. Movement was northeast 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
“At 547 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Carson, or 9 miles south of Petersburg, moving northeast at 25 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 557 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mannboro to near Wilsons to Dundas. Movement was 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.25" Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Sussex County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 25 severe weather events in Sussex 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 Sussex County recently?
Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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