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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 23188

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 23188 from July 31, 1978 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
51
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 23188 · 1978–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 23188

10 reports
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0.88″ hail
Aug 10, 2008
7:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNE Five Forks, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2007
6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23188
York County · 19,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-sized hail fell at Camp Peary.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 E Magruder, VA
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2005
3:18 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23188
Charles City County · 2,787 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Rustic, VA
0.75″ hail
Aug 27, 2001
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported at JCC/Williamsburg Rec Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Five Forks, VA
0.88″ hail
May 26, 2001
10:34 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Light Foot, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2000
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Centerville, VA
0.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2000
3:28 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Five Forks, VA
1.75″ hail
Aug 20, 1999
12:45 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norge, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 1999
6:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norge, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 1990
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 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 23188

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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs downed on Oak Hollow. Public report to City Social media. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Centerville, VA
UNK mph
Nov 10, 2025
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
York County · 19,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The 911 call center reported a tree down along I-64 near exit 238 in York County. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Camp Peary, VA
UNK mph
Nov 10, 2025
2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 trees knocked down at a residence along Riverview Rd. One tree damaged a kennel.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Croaker, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Richmond Rd and Wellesley Blvd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ewell, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down on Haradd Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Norge, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down near intersection of Bush Neck Road and Jolly Pond Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Centerville, VA
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across the road blocking traffic. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Centerville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
York County · 19,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down powerlines near the intersection of J farm ln and Fenton Mill Dr. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Barlows Corner, VA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree knocked down along Rochambeau Dr. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Norge, VA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2021
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREES AND LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWNED ON US-60. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Norge, VA
65 mph
Jul 29, 2021
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES REPORTED DOWN IN TOWN OF NORGE. TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Norge, VA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2021
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
York County · 19,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED AND PARTIALLY BLOCKING ROAD AT VA-143 AND ROCHAMBEAU DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Queens Lake, VA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2021
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
York County · 19,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 WNW QUEENS LAKE. TREE DOWNED AND PARTIALLY BLOCKING ROAD AT VA-143 AND ROCHAMBEAU DR. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Queens Lake, VA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED ON EASTBURY IN WILLIAMSBURG. NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES REPORTED IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Centerville, VA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2020
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Governors Land, 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 23188

2 reports
UNK category
Oct 11, 2018
11:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF BY A TORNADO NEAR CANDLESTICK STATION. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Norge, VA
UNK category
Oct 11, 2018
11:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 23188
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE THOUGH A HOUSE AT 6801 ARTHUR HILL RD. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Norge, 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 23188 area census snapshot

People & households
Population45,342
Households18,549
Housing units20,194
Income
Median household income$101,088
$100k+ households51.0%
$150k+ households24.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,084
Attached single-family2,761
Small multifamily2,037
Large multifamily2,156
Mobile homes156
Housing mix
Single-family share64.8%
Attached-home share13.7%
Multifamily share20.8%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,834
Renter-occupied4,715
Vacant units1,645
Home value & age
Median home value$409,100
Owner homes $300k+75.3%
Owner homes $500k+32.3%
Owner homes $750k+7.0%
Median year built2001
Older-home share13.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars17,884
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 23188 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 51 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 23188, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 23188?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 23188 is 1.75″. It was reported near Norge, VA on August 20, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 23188 — 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 23188 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 23188 — 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 23188 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 23188 — 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 23188 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 23188 — 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 23188, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 23188, 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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