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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 23803

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 23803 from March 19, 1975 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 23803 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
74
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 23803 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 23803

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2023
3:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 23803
Chesterfield County · 111,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail and large tree branches down near Matoaca Elementary School.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Matoaca, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 4, 2008
10:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23803
Chesterfield County · 111,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Matoaca.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Matoaca, VA
0.88″ hail
May 15, 2005
2:32 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23803
Petersburg city · 9,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Petersburg, VA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2005
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Burgess, VA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2005
2:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23803
Chesterfield County · 111,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Matoaca, VA
0.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2002
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23803
Chesterfield County · 111,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Matoaca, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2000
1:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23803
Petersburg city · 9,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 0.75 inch diameter hail reported by off-duty NWS employee.
NWS Hail Report Location: Petersburg, VA
0.75″ hail
May 8, 1998
9:34 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23803
Petersburg city · 9,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Petersburg, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 1996
4:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23803
Petersburg city · 9,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Petersburg, VA
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 1977
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 23803
Petersburg city · 9,569 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 23803

74 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Boydton Plank Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Addison, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Squirrel Level Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Burgess, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The 911 call center reported a tree on a house along Ferndale Road in Dinwiddie County. Time estimate from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Matoaca, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Approximately ten trees were snapped or uprooted along River Rd in northern Dinwiddie County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Matoaca, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Chesterfield County · 111,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture showing a large tree snapped at base_ which fell_ and severely damaged a house. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Matoaca, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Olgers Rd near River Rd. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Addison, VA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed in Petersburg Battlefield.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petersburg National Bat, VA
58 mph
Jun 13, 2026
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured via handheld anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Sutherland, VA
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2025
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on I-95 via Waze and traffic camera.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Petersburg, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2025
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree fell down along Ferndale Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ettrick, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2025
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree fell down along Courtney Ct.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Addison, VA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2025
3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VDOT reporting Exit 52 at Bank St is closed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Petersburg, VA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
4:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Over 650 power outages just northeast of Addison that were likely caused by storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Addison, VA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking interstate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Petersburg, VA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
7:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23803
Chesterfield County · 111,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Route 752 in the vicinity of River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Matoaca, 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 23803

7 reports
EF1 category
Jul 9, 2008
6:18 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 23803
Petersburg city · 9,569 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down at the intersection of Farmer Street and Fairgrounds Road in the west section of Petersburg. There was extensive damage to a warehouse, including the roof being blown off the warehouse. Utility poles and powerlines were also downed in the vicinity.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .26 WSW Petersburg, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
12:42 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 23803
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado downed or damaged several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jamestown, VA
F1 category
Mar 3, 1999
5:35 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Initial damage, mainly to trees, began in the Fort Fisher area. The tornado then proceded north-northeast into the Chaparral Steel Construction site, where it destroyed 3 construction trailers/mobile homes and damaged 10 to 12 others. In addition, 2 vehicles were overturned, with several others damaged by debris. An empty grain bin was lifted off its foundation and tossed 100 feet into an adjacent pond, about one-quarter mile from the major trailer damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Jack, VA
F4 category
Aug 6, 1993
12:30 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 23803
Dinwiddie County · 10,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The most devastating tornado of the day touched down one mile southwest of Petersburg at approximately 1330 EDT. This tornado rapidly grew in size and strength as it moved northeast into the commercial historic district of Petersburg. Numerous homes and businesses sustained major damage. Damage estimates for the area were $15 million. Forty people were injured. The tornado crossed the river into Colonial Heights and struck one of the area's shopping districts. It destroyed some buildings and did major damage to numerous other buildings including the the Wal-Mart, where three people were killed and nearly 200 were injured. Total damage estimates in Colonial Heights were $29.5 million. The tornado crossed the Appomattox River again into Prince George County where it struck a sand and gravel pit company. A block building collapsed and numerous vehicles and other equipment were destroyed. One person was killed. Damage estimates were $750,000. It then moved into the northern section of Hopewell, where it ripped into the Riverside Park Apartment Complex, tearing the roofs off of several buildings. Minor damage was done to another 49 homes, major damage to 13 homes and 2 were destroyed. The tornado weakened then dissipated near the confluence of the Appomattox and James Rivers. Eight people were reported injured and damage estimates were $2.2 million. (F48O) (F40O) (F56O) (M28O)
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Petersburg, VA
F3 category
May 8, 1984
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 23803
Petersburg city · 9,569 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F1 category
May 8, 1984
3:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 23803
Chesterfield County · 111,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F0 category
Jul 22, 1980
11:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 23803
Prince George County · 10,131 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 23803 area census snapshot

People & households
Population41,794
Households16,396
Housing units19,826
Income
Median household income$55,820
$100k+ households31.0%
$150k+ households9.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,820
Attached single-family517
Small multifamily2,748
Large multifamily2,772
Mobile homes969
Housing mix
Single-family share64.7%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share27.8%
Mobile-home share4.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,308
Renter-occupied8,088
Vacant units3,430
Home value & age
Median home value$208,700
Owner homes $300k+22.7%
Owner homes $500k+4.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1973
Older-home share62.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,045
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 23803 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 74 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 23803, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 23803?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 23803 is 1.75″. It was reported near Petersburg, VA on April 24, 1977.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 23803 — 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 23803 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 23803 — 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 23803 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 23803 — 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 23803 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 23803 — 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 23803, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 23803, 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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