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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 05495

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 05495 from May 31, 1987 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 05495 · 1987–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 05495

11 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 17, 2025
7:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E St. George, VT
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2018
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Essex Junction, VT
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2017
9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Williston, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Slight accumulation of hail...largely dime to quarter size fell and ripped tree leaves and branches in the South Ridge and Old Farms road section of Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.7 NW Williston, VT
0.88″ hail
Jul 23, 2012
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail as well as estimated 40-50 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.04 WNW Rhode Is Corners, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2012
8:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N North Williston, VT
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2012
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported by State Police and public.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 NW Williston, VT
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2008
1:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.7 NNW Williston, VT
0.88″ hail
Jun 10, 2008
1:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported as well as estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.66 NNW Williston, VT
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2003
2:00 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williston, VT
1.50″ hail
May 31, 1987
11:35 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, VT
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 05495

29 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 large trees down in St. George on Route 2A.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint George, VT
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Employee spotted a silo that was knocked over and damaged by strong winds. There was also a large branch that was driven through the roof of a garage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE St. George, VT
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2023
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down in Five Tree Hill Country Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Williston, VT
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2022
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTED LOCATION. LARGE WILLOW TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD AND 2A.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Essex Junction, VT
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE DOWNED TREES NEAR THE WILLISTON COUNTRY CLUB. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Williston, VT
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN WHERE VT116 MEETS S BROWNELL RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW St. George, VT
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williston, VT
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2021
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williston, VT
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2017
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON POWER LINES ON NORTH WILLISTON ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: Williston, VT
UNK mph
May 18, 2017
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING HIGHWAY 2A.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Williston, VT
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2016
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON SOUTH BROWNELL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Williston, VT
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2016
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PART OF A TREE IN RIGHT LANE OF I-89N JUST BEFORE WILLISTON EXIT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Williston, VT
58 mph
Jul 8, 2014
8:38 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of large branches down in Williston, especially near the River road section.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Williston, VT
58 mph
Jul 4, 2012
6:28 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous branches and trees fell by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.2 SSE Essex Jct, VT
58 mph
Jul 6, 2011
2:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered trees and small branches fell by thunderstorm winds as well as some roof shingles on a few homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Williston, VT
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 05495

1 reports
F0 category
May 31, 1987
12:00 PM EDT
Tornado report for ZIP 05495
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 05495 area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,984
Households4,687
Housing units5,070
Income
Median household income$105,768
$100k+ households46.9%
$150k+ households22.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,490
Attached single-family988
Small multifamily329
Large multifamily800
Mobile homes463
Housing mix
Single-family share49.1%
Attached-home share19.5%
Multifamily share22.3%
Mobile-home share9.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,578
Renter-occupied1,109
Vacant units383
Home value & age
Median home value$431,600
Owner homes $300k+77.0%
Owner homes $500k+38.4%
Owner homes $750k+10.7%
Median year built1992
Older-home share29.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,575
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 05495 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 29 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 05495, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 05495?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 05495 is 1.50″. It was reported near Richmond, VT on May 31, 1987.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 05495 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 05495 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 05495 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 05495 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 05495 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 05495 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 05495 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 05495, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 05495, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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