Hail Swath Map Preview
The Roanoke, VA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 8 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 1, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Roanoke, VA Hail Map
The April 1, 2026 hail swath map for Roanoke, VA covers approximately 424 square miles and includes an estimated 30,599 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 181 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 10,299 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 181 sq mi | 8,971 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 170 sq mi | 10,299 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 55 sq mi | 8,245 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 8 sq mi | 632 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 9 sq mi | 2,452 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Roanoke, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 1, 2026 hail swath map area for Roanoke, VA, HailGeeks estimates 12,884 single-family homes, 1,253 townhomes, and 2,772 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 4,556 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 4,152 | 253 | 666 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 4,556 | 378 | 748 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,966 | 421 | 1,253 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 255 | 30 | 14 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 955 | 171 | 91 |
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Counties Inside the Roanoke, VA Hail Map
Hail from the April 1, 2026 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Roanoke, VA region. Bedford County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 4,791 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Roanoke, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 8 cities near Roanoke, VA. Forest, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 2,023 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 1, 2026 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 April 1, 2026 Roanoke, VA hail map spans 37 ZIP codes. ZIP 24551 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,569.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 1, 2026 hail map for Roanoke, VA currently list 8 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 1, 2026 1:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | 7 NNE Thaxton | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 1, 2026 1:12 PM CT |
1.00 in | 7 WSW Sedalia | VA | Hail of around 1 in diameter was observed along Wheats Valley Road. |
April 1, 2026 1:41 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SSW Boonsboro | VA | Hail of at least 1 inch in diameter was observed along McIntosh Drive. |
April 1, 2026 1:43 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 NW Forest | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 1, 2026 1:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NE Forest | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 1, 2026 1:54 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NW Forest | VA | Report relayed from WSET/ABC13. |
April 1, 2026 4:09 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 WNW Stewartsville | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 1, 2026 4:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NNE Pipestem | WV | One inch size hail reported at Pipestem Resort State Park. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 1, 2026 7:56 PM CT | 2 N Collinsville | VA | Tree down across both lanes of Daniels Creek Road. | |
April 1, 2026 8:00 PM CT | 2 W Figsboro | VA | Tree down blocking Hidden Valley Drive. | |
April 1, 2026 9:00 PM CT | Altavista | VA | A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Lola Avenue and Frazier Road... partially blocking the road. |
| 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 April 1, 2026 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 April 1, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 17, 2025 through Sep 6, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 6, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Roanoke, VA
Not sure whether the April 1, 2026 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 April 1, 2026 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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