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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 22427

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 22427 from June 29, 1960 through July 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 22427 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 22427

8 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 NNW Fort A.p. Hill. Golf ball sized hail reported near Fort AP Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Fort A.P. Hill, VA
1.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail reported near Fort AP Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Fort A.P. Hill, VA
1.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2008
7:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported along Seals Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Sparta, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bowling Green, VA
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2006
12:37 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bowling Green, VA
1.50″ hail
Jul 14, 2004
4:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Corbin, VA
0.88″ hail
May 4, 1998
6:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bowling Green, VA
0.75″ hail
May 15, 1981
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 22427
Dickenson County · 5,009 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 22427

47 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Route 2 near Long Branch Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Corbin, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down at the entrance to Fort A.P Hill.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Bowling Green, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down between Bowling Green and Port Royal. Time Estimated by Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Bowling Green, VA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a car along Highway 301.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Fort Walker, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell across Liberty Fork Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Central Point, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell at the intersection of Liberty Fork Rd and Beverly Run Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Supply, VA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell down in Bowling Green.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bowling Green, VA
UNK mph
May 5, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down along route 301 southbound near FT Walker.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Fort Walker, VA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reports multiple trees down on homes ESE of Bowling Green. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Bowling Green, VA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported a tree down on AP Hill Blvd northbound. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort A.P. Hill, VA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2023
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County 911 reports a tree down near the corner of Perimeter Rd and Maracossic Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Sparta, VA
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2022
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON SPARTA RD NEAR PENDLETON RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Sparta, VA
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2022
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN THROUGHOUT CAROLINE COUNTY... ESPECIALLY NEAR BOWLING GREEN. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF POWER OUTAGES IN THE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bowling Green, VA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2021
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE DOWN IN CORBIN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF STATE RT 610 AND STATE RT 2 (FREDERICKSBURG TPKE). TIME ESTIMATE FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Corbin, VA
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BUSINESS 301 CLOSED DUE TO FALLEN TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bowling Green, 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 22427

3 reports
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2015
7:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touch down occurred less than one mile south of Bowling Green. Several trees were snapped off, and a couple of trees were downed. One large limb was downed on a mobile home. Additional large trees and power lines were downed in Fort A.P. Hill, along with significant damage to several large tents.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.57 ESE Bowling Green, VA
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
3:43 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado destroyed exterior garage with roof and siding blown up to one half mile. Multiple trees were down. Top winds were estimated between 75 and 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.29 WSW Sparta, VA
F1 category
Sep 8, 2004
2:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 22427
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado damaged or destroyed several buildings. Also, numerous trees downed or sheared. This tornado tracked into King George county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Bowling Green, VA
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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 22427 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,301
Households1,445
Housing units1,643
Income
Median household income$76,635
$100k+ households42.8%
$150k+ households10.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,075
Attached single-family320
Small multifamily143
Large multifamily17
Mobile homes88
Housing mix
Single-family share65.4%
Attached-home share19.5%
Multifamily share9.7%
Mobile-home share5.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied876
Renter-occupied569
Vacant units198
Home value & age
Median home value$293,000
Owner homes $300k+47.7%
Owner homes $500k+14.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1982
Older-home share46.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,276
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 22427 have on record?

Our records show 8 hail, 47 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 22427, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 22427?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 22427 is 1.75″. It was reported near Fort A.P. Hill, VA on August 7, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 22427 — 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 22427 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 22427 — 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 22427 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 22427 — 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 22427 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 22427 — 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 22427, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 22427, 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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