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Sussex County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 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 on Sep 4, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Sussex County hail map

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

25
Events (12 mo)
7
Hail
18
Wind
0
Tornado
0.75"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Sep 4, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 18, 2026 wind event near Sussex County, Sussex County, Virginia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 18, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Sussex 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.

Storm exposure for an address in Sussex County

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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.

Friday, September 4, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports

“Tree down at the intersection of Beaver Dam Rd. and Jerusalem Plank Rd. (AKQ)”

SPC verified report · Littleton

“Tree down at the intersection of Owen Rd. and Blue Star Highway. (AKQ)”

SPC verified report · Owens

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Friday, August 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 28, 2026 storm activity in Sussex 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 503 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dendron, or near Wakefield. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Dendron around 510 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

Thursday, August 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 20, 2026 storm activity in Sussex 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 132 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Waverly to 6 miles south of Sussex. 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 · Sussex County

Monday, August 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 221 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Providence Forge to Garysville to near Carson. Movement was east at 40 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

Monday, August 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Tree down on Coppahaunk Ave. Time estimated via radar. (AKQ)”

SPC verified report · Waverly

“Tree down on road. Time estimated via radar. (AKQ)”

SPC verified report · 4 N Newville

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 22, 2026 storm activity in Sussex 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Sussex 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Sussex 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 storm activity in Sussex 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

Monday, June 22, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 22, 2026 storm activity in Sussex 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

“Multiple trees down across the county. Time Estimated by Radar. (AKQ)”

SPC verified report · Stony Creek

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

Sunday, June 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 14, 2026 storm activity in Sussex 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sussex County

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 Sussex County, VA?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 4, 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.

Did it hail in Sussex County recently?

Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" 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 Sussex 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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