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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 22903

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 22903 from September 30, 1959 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
166
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 22903 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 22903

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2021
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Barracks, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2019
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Charlottesville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2019
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Charlottesville, VA
1.25″ hail
Jun 11, 2011
1:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail was reported along Montgomery Lane.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 WSW Ivy, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2009
4:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on Interstate 64.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Miller School, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2009
4:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near Crozet.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Brownsville, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2008
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Charlottesville city · 10,075 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media reported nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NE Charlottesville, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2008
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Charlottesville city · 10,075 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Trained spotter reported of penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NE Charlottesville, VA
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2008
8:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Charlottesville city · 10,075 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Charlottesville, VA
0.75″ hail
Jul 29, 2007
5:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Charlottesville city · 10,075 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast Media reported penny size hail on Hydraulic Road in Charlottesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Charlottesville, VA
0.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2005
5:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported in Albemarle County.
NWS Hail Report Location: Central Portion, VA
1.75″ hail
Aug 17, 2003
2:12 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail was reported on Interstate 64.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Crozet, VA
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2003
6:50 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Charlottesville city · 10,075 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported on the southeast side of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: Charlottesville, VA
0.75″ hail
Aug 30, 2001
3:18 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Charlottesville city · 10,075 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail fell near the University of Virginia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Charlottesville, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 1999
4:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22903
Charlottesville city · 10,075 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Charlottesville, 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 22903

166 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near 1000s block of Old Lynchburg Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Charlottesville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the 1500 block of VA-631 Old Lynchburg Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Overton, VA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Charlottesville area
NWS Wind Report Location: Charlottesville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines down in and around Charlottesville city limits.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charlottesville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Old Lynchburg Road at Terrell Forest Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene North Garden, VA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
8:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the 4000 block of Dick Woods Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Ivy, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
6:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Charlottesville area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charlottesville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were down around Charlottesville and Albemarle County. The hardest hit areas were across Charlottesville as well as the eastern part of the county. There were about five reports of trees falling onto houses as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charlottesville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dozens of trees... branches... and wires down in Charlottesville. Much of the city without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charlottesville, VA
UNK mph
Mar 23, 2026
8:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection of Taylors Gap Rd and Red Hill Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N North Garden, VA
UNK mph
Mar 23, 2026
8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection of Rockfish Gap Turnpike and Foxdale Ln
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Crozet, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
6:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Portion of a large tree fell onto utility lines and across Alderman Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Barracks, VA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees... branches... and wires down on the south side of Charlottesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charlottesville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Taylors Gap Rd amd Red Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N North Garden, VA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Dick Woods Rd and Dry Bridge Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Ivy, 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 22903

3 reports
F0 category
Sep 8, 2004
4:05 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 22903
Fauquier County · 24,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly in a rural area 2 miles north of Delaplane. Several trees were topped or uprooted. The storm produced intermittent damage as it tracked northeast toward Route 17. Maximum winds were estimated at 60 to 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Delaplane, VA
F1 category
May 13, 2000
6:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 22903
Charlottesville city · 10,075 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado moved across the northern portion of the city and damaged several trees and structures and injured 1 person.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Charlottesville, VA
F3 category
Sep 30, 1959
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 22903
Albemarle County · 29,125 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 22903 area census snapshot

People & households
Population39,925
Households16,009
Housing units17,642
Income
Median household income$64,352
$100k+ households30.3%
$150k+ households14.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,542
Attached single-family1,384
Small multifamily3,848
Large multifamily4,718
Mobile homes150
Housing mix
Single-family share42.8%
Attached-home share7.8%
Multifamily share48.6%
Mobile-home share0.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,572
Renter-occupied9,437
Vacant units1,633
Home value & age
Median home value$510,500
Owner homes $300k+83.0%
Owner homes $500k+51.1%
Owner homes $750k+23.9%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,607
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 22903 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 166 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 22903, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 22903?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 22903 is 2.00″. It was reported near North Garden, VA on July 2, 1968.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 22903 — 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 22903 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 22903 — 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 22903 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 22903 — 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 22903 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 22903 — 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 22903, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 22903, 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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