Hail history for Southampton County, VA

Southampton County has 46 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 33 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on July 10, 2014.

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 46 since 1959

1″ or larger 33 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · July 10, 2014

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 Southampton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 46 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 17, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 18, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 31, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
May 31, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 27, 2017	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 22, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The public estimated 1 inch diameter hail near Courtland.

May 31, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported via social media.

July 10, 2014 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg size hail was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	0	1	12	15	13	4

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 Southampton County

Has it ever hailed in Southampton County?

Yes — 46 hail events have been recorded for Southampton County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 33 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Southampton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Southampton County, VA is May 22, 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 Southampton County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on July 10, 2014. 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.

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.