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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 22473

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 22473 from August 10, 1969 through July 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
66
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 22473 · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 22473

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2019
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG BAY QUARTER DRIVE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Middletons Corner, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2019
9:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wicomico Church, VA
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2008
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported just east of Wicomico Church.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 W Remo, VA
0.88″ hail
Apr 15, 2006
6:02 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Heathsville, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2006
5:58 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heathsville, VA
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2004
5:38 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Heathsville, VA
0.75″ hail
Aug 24, 2002
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wicomico Church, VA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2001
10:00 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heathsville, VA
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
2:43 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heathsville, 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 22473

66 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: widespread trees and powerlines down in Heathsville and across portions of Northumberland county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Heathsville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in Heathsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Heathsville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines down in Heathsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Heathsville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Metal pole barn door collapsed inward. Several trees and branches snapped. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Avalon, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house and no injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Middletons Corner, VA
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Heathsville in the Courthouse Road area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Heathsville, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported branches/limbs/trees down along Coan Stage area of Heathsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Dodlyt, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches reported across the roadway in the area of a restaurant pm Dupont Highway. Time radar-estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burgess, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines downed at Dodlyt Road and Northumberland Highway. Time radar-estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Heathsville, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed on Ridge Road at Deer Gap. Time radar-estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Mulch, VA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2025
12:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at the intersection of Dodlyt Rd and Northumberland Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Heathsville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2025
12:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Sydnors Millpond Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Avalon, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down across the entire county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burgess, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture on social media shows multiple trees down in the Heathsville vicinity.
NWS Wind Report Location: Heathsville, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reports 25 trees down... some of which fell on powerlines. Locations were scattered across the county. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Avalon, 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 22473

6 reports
UNK category
Aug 4, 2020
9:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE IN THE BROWNS STORE AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Browns Store, VA
F1 category
Sep 10, 1997
3:15 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado damaged 5 homes, with a large porch on one home and a garage/breezeway on another home completely destroyed. Damage to 2 other homes primarily incidental, and caused by flying debris. The fifth home sustained siding and substantial roof damage. Several boats were damaged/overturned at local marina. One row boat near initial damage area lifted up and tossed 300-400 yards from its tied-down position. Several other items were thrown distances of several hundred yards. Two cars were damaged, one severely. Several trees were severely damaged, one tree was uprooted by an airborne boat. There were no injuries or fatalities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Wicomico Church, VA
F1 category
Jul 12, 1996
11:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Edwardsville, VA
F1 category
May 2, 1989
4:20 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F2 category
May 2, 1989
4:15 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F0 category
Aug 10, 1969
8:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 22473
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 22473 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,646
Households2,294
Housing units3,904
Income
Median household income$70,260
$100k+ households35.7%
$150k+ households17.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,464
Attached single-family30
Small multifamily14
Large multifamily9
Mobile homes372
Housing mix
Single-family share88.7%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share0.6%
Mobile-home share9.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,182
Renter-occupied112
Vacant units1,610
Home value & age
Median home value$259,500
Owner homes $300k+41.8%
Owner homes $500k+22.7%
Owner homes $750k+7.7%
Median year built1993
Older-home share26.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,195
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 22473 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 66 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 22473, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 22473?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 22473 is 1.75″. It was reported near Heathsville, VA on April 9, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 22473 — 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 22473 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 22473 — 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 22473 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 22473 — 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 22473 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 22473 — 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 22473, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 22473, 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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