Hail Swath Map Preview
The Charlottesville, VA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 5 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the December 31, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Charlottesville, VA Hail Map
The December 31, 2024 hail swath map for Charlottesville, VA covers approximately 91 square miles and includes an estimated 2,514 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 55 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 1,565 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 55 sq mi | 1,565 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 26 sq mi | 700 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 10 sq mi | 249 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Charlottesville, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the December 31, 2024 hail swath map area for Charlottesville, VA, HailGeeks estimates 1,369 single-family homes, 9 townhomes, and 85 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 853 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 853 | 5 | 33 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 403 | 2 | 48 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 113 | 2 | 4 |
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Counties Inside the Charlottesville, VA Hail Map
Hail from the December 31, 2024 storm was mapped across 3 counties in the Charlottesville, VA region. Nelson County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 902 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Charlottesville, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 2 cities near Charlottesville, VA. Shipman, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 143 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the December 31, 2024 Charlottesville, VA hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Charlottesville, VA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the December 31, 2024 Charlottesville, VA hail map spans 3 ZIP codes. ZIP 22971 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 500.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the December 31, 2024 hail map for Charlottesville, VA currently list 5 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 31, 2024 2:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | Elma | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
December 31, 2024 2:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WNW Appomattox | VA | Spotter observed a good amount of dime to penny-sized hail and at least some quarter-sized hail at the WalMart in Appomattox. |
December 31, 2024 3:04 PM CT |
1.00 in | Arrington | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
December 31, 2024 4:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | Garrisonville | VA | Northern Stafford High School |
December 31, 2024 4:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SSW Garrisonville | VA | Trained spotter reported quarter sized hail. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 31, 2024 2:21 PM CT | 1 SSW Covesville | VA | Multiple trees were down along Faber Road and Monacan Trail Road. | |
December 31, 2024 2:43 PM CT | 2 WNW Cobham | VA | Trees were down along Gordonsville Road. | |
December 31, 2024 3:15 PM CT | Thornhill | VA | Tree down along the 23000 block of Thornhill Road | |
December 31, 2024 3:23 PM CT | 2 NW Thornhill | VA | *** 1 INJ *** Large tree on an occupied vehicle on the 17000 block of Marquis Road. | |
December 31, 2024 3:28 PM CT | 1 ENE Verdiersville | VA | Numerous trees down near the intersection of Constitution Highway and Strawberry Hill Road. | |
December 31, 2024 3:37 PM CT | 2 SW Flat Run | VA | Numerous trees down near the intersection of Rapidan Hills Drive and Mountain View Court |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the December 31, 2024 Charlottesville, VA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Charlottesville, VA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Charlottesville, VA region as the December 31, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 16, 2024 through Sep 21, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 21, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Charlottesville, VA
Not sure whether the December 31, 2024 Charlottesville, VA hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Charlottesville, VA region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the December 31, 2024 Charlottesville, VA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the December 31, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Charlottesville, VA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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