Hail history for Chesapeake city, VA

Chesapeake city has 74 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 51 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 9, 2009.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 74 since 1990

1″ or larger 51 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 9, 2009

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Chesapeake city

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Chesapeake city's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 74 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 22, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 27, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 9, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Chesapeake city.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 22, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A member of the public shared a picture of a large hailstone on social media near Grassfield High School. The hail size was estimated to be at least 2 inches in diameter.

May 22, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

An NWS employee reported 1 inch diameter hail in the vicinity of Bartell Drive in Chesapeake.

June 9, 2009 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Tea cup size hail was reported by multiple trained spotters.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	17	30	19	8

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Chesapeake city

Has it ever hailed in Chesapeake city?

Yes — 74 hail events have been recorded for Chesapeake city, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1990, including 51 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Chesapeake city?

The most recent recorded hail event for Chesapeake city, VA is May 22, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Chesapeake city?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 9, 2009. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.