York 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 York County, Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 6 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 19 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 13 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 York County
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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
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Spotter reports 1 inch hail and several trees down on the western side of Poquoson... VA. (AKQ)”
“Large tree branches down on house. Time estimated via report and radar. (AKQ)”
- Hail 1" 2 WSW Poquoson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Grafton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Dare SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1004 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Toano, moving southeast 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Norge around 1010 PM EDT. Williamsburg around 1015 PM EDT.”
“At 1104 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Patrick Henry Field, moving southeast 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...”
- Wind 50 mph York County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" York County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rustic, or near Toano, moving east southeast 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... Williamsburg around 440 PM EDT.”
- Wind 50 mph York County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Wires down at Bethel Baptist Church in Yorktown. Time estimated from radar. (AKQ)”
“Delayed report from the public of numerous tree branches and medium to large limbs on Bowstring Dr. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 1 E Tabb SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Queens Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Hornsbyville SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 901 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near College Of William And Mary, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
“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 York County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph York County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kings Fork, or near Downtown Suffolk, moving north at 20 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.”
- Hail 0.25" York County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wicomico, or near Gloucester Point, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.”
- Wind 50 mph York County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tabb, or over Patrick Henry Field, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 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... Hampton and Seaford around 210 PM EDT.”
- Hail 0.25" York County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1055 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a front, over Christopher Newport University, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. These showers and gusty winds will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph York County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, November 8, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“The 911 call center reported a tree down along I-64 near exit 238 in York County. Time estimated from radar. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Camp Peary SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in York County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 19 severe weather events in York 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 York County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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