Hail history for Chesterfield County, VA

Chesterfield County has 115 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 86 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 27, 2017.

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 115 since 1962

1″ or larger 86 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 27, 2017

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 Chesterfield County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 115 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Chesterfield County.

From the storm reports

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

May 5, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The 911 call center reported 1 inch diameter hail in Chesterfield.

May 27, 2017 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Tea cup size hail was reported.

May 27, 2017 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg size hail was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	4	17	32	35	24

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 Chesterfield County

Has it ever hailed in Chesterfield County?

Yes — 115 hail events have been recorded for Chesterfield County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 86 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Chesterfield County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Chesterfield County, VA is May 5, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Chesterfield County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 27, 2017. 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.

More Virginia hail history

All 133 Virginia counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.