Hail history for New Kent County, VA

New Kent County has 17 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 10 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 19, 2000.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 17 since 1981

1″ or larger 10 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 19, 2000

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 New Kent County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks New Kent County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 17 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 25, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
February 25, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
April 16, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2009	0.75″	Penny
April 20, 2009	0.75″	Penny

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for New Kent 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)

Quarter sized hail was reported 1 mile (NNW) from Mountcastle.

April 15, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported in Mountcastle.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	3	6	4	2

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 New Kent County

Has it ever hailed in New Kent County?

Yes — 17 hail events have been recorded for New Kent County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1981, including 10 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in New Kent County?

The most recent recorded hail event for New Kent 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 New Kent County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 19, 2000. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.