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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 22401

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 22401 from September 23, 1973 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
66
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 22401 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 22401

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Fredericksburg, VA
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2011
6:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported at Fredericksburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: .36 WSW Fredericksburg, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Fredericksburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 SSW Fredericksburg, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported at Deerwood Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.41 WNW Fredericksburg Arpt, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Spotsylvania County · 41,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported at the intersection of Route 3 and Interstate 95.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.31 NW Concord Hgts, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Hotchkiss Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WNW Fredericksburg, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported at the intersection of Williams Street and Little Page Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fredericksburg, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Fredericksburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 W Fredericksburg, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at the intersection of Highway 17 and 648.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WNW Fredericksburg, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Fredericksburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Fredericksburg, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2009
6:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported in the City of Fredericksburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 W Fredericksburg, VA
2.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2009
6:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One to two inch hail was reported to be denting cars in the City of Fredericksburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 W Fredericksburg, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2009
6:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported in the northeast portion of the City of Fredericksburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Fredericksburg, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported golf ball-sized hail at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 3.
NWS Hail Report Location: .81 WSW Fredericksburg, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2008
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 W Fredericksburg, VA
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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 22401

66 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down along Prince Edward Street and Amelia Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Fredericksburg, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down 510 block of Caroline Street and 3300 block of Plank Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fredericksburg, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of fallen trees near Winchester Street in City of Fredericksburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Fredericksburg, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and power lines down near Linden Ave in the City of Fredericksburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fredericksburg, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Stafford County · 40,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was down along Ingleside Drive and Washington Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Spring Valley, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
5:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There was a call for trees blown down in the 1700 block of VA-3 William Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fredericksburg, VA
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2023
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and wires blew down in the City of Fredericksburg... including along Caroline Street and in the 1400 block of Prince Edward Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Fredericksburg, VA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on the 3000 block of Plank Road
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Fredericksburg, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2022
6:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF LARGE TREES SNAPPED... SIDING REMOVED... AND A SHED SHIFTED OFF ITS FOUNDATION IN NEIGHBORHOODS SURROUNDING MAURY STADIUM
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Fredericksburg, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2022
6:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOZENS OF TREES AND WIRES BLOWN DOWN IN THE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fredericksburg, VA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2021
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 5 TREES DOWN WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. ABOUT 1 FOOT DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fredericksburg, VA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2021
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Stafford County · 40,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLEW DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF US-1 CAMBRIDGE STREET AND CARTER STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Spring Valley, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN THE 3300 BLOCK OF FALL HILL AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Fredericksburg, VA
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2021
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN 2000 BLOCK OF LAFAYETTE BLVD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Fredericksburg, VA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2020
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF THE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG
NWS Wind Report Location: Fredericksburg, VA
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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 22401

3 reports
F0 category
Sep 17, 2004
3:36 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A thunderstorm moved from Spotsylvania County into the eastern portion of the City of Fredericksburg.No property damage was reported, with debris scattered along Dixon Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fredericksburg, VA
F1 category
Jul 24, 1999
1:20 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 22401
Stafford County · 40,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees and power lines downed
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Falmouth, VA
F1 category
Jul 24, 1999
1:13 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 22401
Fredericksburg city · 4,936 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotsylvania County tornado crossed over the city of Fredericksburg
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Showing 3 of 3
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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 22401 area census snapshot

People & households
Population28,201
Households11,405
Housing units12,270
Income
Median household income$85,432
$100k+ households40.6%
$150k+ households17.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,936
Attached single-family1,551
Small multifamily1,744
Large multifamily4,006
Mobile homes28
Housing mix
Single-family share40.2%
Attached-home share12.6%
Multifamily share46.9%
Mobile-home share0.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,744
Renter-occupied6,661
Vacant units865
Home value & age
Median home value$461,600
Owner homes $300k+84.7%
Owner homes $500k+41.4%
Owner homes $750k+9.7%
Median year built1985
Older-home share44.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,377
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 22401 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 66 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 22401, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 22401?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 22401 is 2.00″. It was reported near Fredericksburg, VA on April 20, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 22401 — 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 22401 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 22401 — 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 22401 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 22401 — 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 22401 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 22401 — 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 22401, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 22401, 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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