Hail Swath Map Preview
The Roanoke, VA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 6 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 8, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Roanoke, VA Hail Map
The May 8, 2025 hail swath map for Roanoke, VA covers approximately 432 square miles and includes an estimated 28,244 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 183 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 17,330 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 183 sq mi | 17,330 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 180 sq mi | 8,490 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 54 sq mi | 1,309 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 6 sq mi | 257 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 5 sq mi | 283 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4 sq mi | 575 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Roanoke, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 8, 2025 hail swath map area for Roanoke, VA, HailGeeks estimates 13,894 single-family homes, 481 townhomes, and 786 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 8,078 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 8,078 | 323 | 478 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 4,402 | 144 | 152 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 790 | 9 | 30 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 131 | 3 | 8 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 154 | 2 | 11 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 339 | 0 | 107 |
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Counties Inside the Roanoke, VA Hail Map
Hail from the May 8, 2025 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Roanoke, VA region. Henry County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 2,777 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Roanoke, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 12 cities near Roanoke, VA. Bassett, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 402 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 8, 2025 Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, VA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2025 Roanoke, VA hail map spans 36 ZIP codes. ZIP 24055 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,190.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2025 hail map for Roanoke, VA currently list 6 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2025 4:54 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ESE Cana | VA | lasted until 6:10 pm. Start time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2025 5:24 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 SW Bassett | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2025 5:36 PM CT |
1.50 in | Oak Level | VA | time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2025 5:42 PM CT |
1.50 in | Oak Level | VA | Corrects previous hail report from Oak Level. time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2025 5:48 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 ESE Ararat | VA | Quarter size hail (1.0 inch) was reported at Stuart in Patrick County Virginia. |
May 8, 2025 5:54 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SSE Sontag | VA | time estimated from radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2025 6:11 PM CT | 3 WSW Price | NC | A tree was blown down off of Smith Road near the intersection with Anglin Mill Road. | |
May 8, 2025 6:30 PM CT | 4 NW Floyd | VA | large tree down across Main Street. | |
May 8, 2025 6:31 PM CT | 1 NE Gretna | VA | large tree down across Main Street. | |
May 8, 2025 6:31 PM CT | 2 NNE Stoneville | NC | Tree downed by thunderstorm winds on Taylor Road near Stoneville. |
| 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 May 8, 2025 Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, VA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Roanoke, VA region as the May 8, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 31, 2024 through Apr 14, 2025, 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 Apr 14, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Roanoke, VA
Not sure whether the May 8, 2025 Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, VA region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 8, 2025 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Roanoke, VA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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