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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 23890

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 23890 from June 23, 1974 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
61
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 23890 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 23890

5 reports
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2.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF A CORN FIELD STRIPPED BY LARGE HAIL ON BEAVERDAM RD NEAR HARRELS MILLE POND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Waverly, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2014
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 W Waverly, VA
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2014
10:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported two miles north northeast of Waverly.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Waverly, VA
0.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2004
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waverly, VA
2.00″ hail
Jun 23, 1974
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 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 23890

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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of Beaver Dam Rd. and Jerusalem Plank Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Littleton, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down via social media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waverly, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Coppahaunk Ave. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waverly, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Bank St. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waverly, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Bever Dam Rd near Walnut Hill Rd. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Waverly, VA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large tree limbs down. Located about two miles west of Wakefield... VA. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Waverly, VA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and large branches down on VA 40.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Newville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2025
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large tree branches fell near 460.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Waverly, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed and partially closing VA-40 near Laurel Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Waverly, VA
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2025
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell down along Jerusalem Plank Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Littleton, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on SR 626 near VA 35. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Booker, VA
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along VA 35 in Sussex County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Newville, VA
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Sylvan Rd in Waverly.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waverly, VA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree has fallen down along Jackson ln. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Waverly, VA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2022
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Sussex, 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 23890

7 reports
UNK category
Apr 19, 2019
11:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Booker, VA
UNK category
Feb 24, 2016
7:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 3 FATAL *** CONFIRMED EF1 TORNADO...PATH LENGTH 9 MILES...TWO MOBILE HOMES DESTROYED...SEVERAL HOMES AND BUSINESSES DAMAGED AND NUMEOUS TREES DOWNED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Waverly, VA
EF0 category
May 22, 2014
5:20 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado developed just north of Highway 460 and south of Petersburg Road approximately one mile northwest of Waverly. The tornado moved south crossing Highway 460 just north of Waverly. As the tornado tracked across Highway 460, it struck the NAPA auto parts store causing only minor damage. Numerous large trees were uprooted and snapped along Highway 460. Highway 460 was closed for a time due to the downed trees. The tornado continued tracking south to North Church Street causing minor damage to the First Baptist Church. Numerous large trees fell into the neighboring cemetery damaging a number of sites. Continuing south, the tornado tracked along New Street snapping trees and causing minor damage to homes breaking out windows and removing siding. The tornado lifted shortly after crossing Highway 40 on the west side of Waverly.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 NW Waverly, VA
EF0 category
Sep 26, 2008
1:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado occurred in the 8200 block of General Mahone Highway between Wakefield and Waverly. Numerous large limbs and a power line were downed. There was damage to a shed and some shingles were blown off a house. Damage was consistent with wind gusts of 65 to 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.6 ESE Waverly, VA
F1 category
Aug 6, 1993
1:35 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 23890
Surry County · 2,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another tornado struck 1 mile west of the town of Surry. An apartment building on Route 626 west of Surry was damaged. The roof of three units was blown off as well as siding stripped off. The tornado moved northeast knocking down trees along its path until it lifted near the James River 4 miles northeast of Surry.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSW Spring, VA
F3 category
Apr 19, 1978
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 23890
Surry County · 2,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
UNK category
Jul 13, 1975
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 23890
Sussex County · 3,433 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 23890 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,600
Households1,657
Housing units2,047
Income
Median household income$83,674
$100k+ households50.3%
$150k+ households25.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,577
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily147
Large multifamily48
Mobile homes275
Housing mix
Single-family share77.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share9.5%
Mobile-home share13.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,205
Renter-occupied452
Vacant units390
Home value & age
Median home value$194,000
Owner homes $300k+12.4%
Owner homes $500k+5.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1986
Older-home share42.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,466
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 23890 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 61 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 23890, 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 23890?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 23890 is 2.00″. It was reported near Waverly, VA on July 19, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 23890 — 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 23890 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 23890 — 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 23890 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 23890 — 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 23890 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 23890 — 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 23890, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 23890, 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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