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Virginia hail, 2026
23 NWS-recorded hail reports ≥1″ statewide across 9 storm days, the largest 1.75" in AMHERST County on May 27, 2026. Season in progress — final compilation lands later; preliminary SPC reports below.
Most-hit counties, 2026
| County / zone | ≥1″ reports |
|---|---|
| BEDFORD | 7 |
| PRINCE WILLIAM | 3 |
| NEWPORT NEWS (C) | 3 |
| WASHINGTON | 1 |
| PRINCE GEORGE | 1 |
| PRINCE EDWARD | 1 |
Preliminary 2026 (SPC, through 2026-10-01): 72 reports ≥1″ on 22 days, up to 3.50". Preliminary counts shift during quality control.
Also on file for 2026: 409 severe thunderstorm-wind events (≥50 kt ≈ 58 mph) statewide.
Metro detail: Richmond · Virginia Beach–Norfolk
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Source: NCEI Storm Events Database, vintage c20260918, hail events with magnitude ≥1.00″. NWS records are point and path observations. The absence of a nearby report does NOT prove that no hail fell at this address — it means no observation was logged nearby. A report of nearby hail documents the event; it does not by itself prove damage to a specific structure.