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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 23116

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 23116 from July 16, 1997 through August 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 23116 · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 23116

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 25, 2017
8:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Mechanicsville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2015
6:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 E French Hay, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2013
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to one inch in diameter fell in Atlee Manor.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NE Atlee, VA
1.75″ hail
Aug 12, 2010
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 WSW Rural Pt, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2010
1:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Route 301.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.01 NE Studley, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at Route 301 and Peaks Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Peaks, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported at Milestone Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 ESE Ashland Hanover Arpt, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at Tarlton Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 NW Rural Pt, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 ESE French Hay, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.76 SE Peaks, VA
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2003
9:55 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Studley, VA
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2000
3:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging in size from 0.88 to 1.00 inches fell across Hanover county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Ashland, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 23, 1999
5:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Studley, 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 23116

34 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture from social media showed a large tree down in a front yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Atlee, VA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2026
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree knocked down on Pole Green Rd. near Mechanicsville Turnpike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Studley, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in roadway on Rt. 615 in the vicinity of Rainier Dr and Rt. 1620E/W via VA 511.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Studley, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SW Studley. Tree down in roadway on Rt. 615 in the vicinity of Rainier Dr and Rt. 1620E/W via VA 511. Time Estimated by Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Studley, VA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were uprooted in Atlee. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atlee, VA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down near the intersection of Studley Road and Williamsville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Studley, VA
UNK mph
Nov 11, 2022
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF STUDLEY RD AND SHELTON POINTE DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Mechanicsville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2022
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VDOT REPORTS DOWNED TREE BLOCKING ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Atlee, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2022
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AROUND 5...000 POWER OUTAGES DUE TO STORM BETWEEN MECHANICSVILLE AND STUDLEY. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Mechanicsville, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2022
4:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Studley, VA
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Mechanicsville, VA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2020
8:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND LARGE LIMBS DOWN AT CHAMBERLAYNE RD AND CROWN COLONY PWKY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Atlee, VA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2020
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashcake, VA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2019
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON RURAL POINT RD NEAR US 301.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Ashcake, VA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2019
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWER LINE DOWNED ALONG ATLEE STATION ROAD/CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD INTERSECTION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Atlee, 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 23116

3 reports
UNK category
Sep 17, 2018
8:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO OF APPARENT TORNADO TOUCHDOWN NEAR ATLEE HIGH SCHOOL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Mechanicsville, VA
F1 category
Sep 23, 2003
5:24 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado along Studley Road. Numerous trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Studley, VA
F0 category
May 19, 2000
3:35 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 23116
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fire and Rescue personnel reported a tornado on the ground at the intersection of Rural Point Road and Studley Road. An NWS storm survey the following day found only isolated trees and numerous branches down in a densely wooded area, but there was no concentrated area of damage or a damage path visible.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Studley, 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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ZIP 23116 area census snapshot

People & households
Population34,058
Households12,035
Housing units12,246
Income
Median household income$139,029
$100k+ households52.8%
$150k+ households31.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,948
Attached single-family766
Small multifamily261
Large multifamily251
Mobile homes20
Housing mix
Single-family share89.4%
Attached-home share6.3%
Multifamily share4.2%
Mobile-home share0.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,904
Renter-occupied1,131
Vacant units211
Home value & age
Median home value$405,900
Owner homes $300k+81.3%
Owner homes $500k+23.0%
Owner homes $750k+3.2%
Median year built1993
Older-home share25.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,803
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 23116 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 34 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 23116, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 23116?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 23116 is 1.75″. It was reported near Rural Pt, VA on August 12, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 23116 — 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 23116 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 23116 — 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 23116 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 23116 — 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 23116 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 23116 — 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 23116, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 23116, 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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