Hail history for Sussex County, VA

Sussex County has 21 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 14 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on May 9, 2003.

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 21 since 1974

1″ or larger 14 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · May 9, 2003

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 Sussex County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 21 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 19, 2016	2.0″	Hen egg
June 11, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar
June 30, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2009	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 8, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail estimated to be around the size of quarters (one inch in diameter) was observed from a VDOT camera at mile marker 17 on I-95 North.

July 19, 2016 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg size hail was reported. Corn field was stripped by the large hail on Beaverdam Road near Harrels Mille Pond.

April 17, 2000 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

2.00 inch diameter hail reported near Yale in Sussex County.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	0	7	6	6	1

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 Sussex County

Has it ever hailed in Sussex County?

Yes — 21 hail events have been recorded for Sussex County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 14 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sussex County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sussex County, VA is June 8, 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 Sussex County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 9, 2003. 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.