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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 24153

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 24153 from May 1, 1968 through July 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
80
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 24153 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 24153

35 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 22, 2024
9:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous hailstones at least the size of a quarter at Watkins Market on Bradshaw Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Catawba, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2019
6:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Salem City, VA
1.75″ hail
Sep 28, 2019
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: IMAGE SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF GOLF BALL HAIL NEXT TO MEASURING STICK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Salem City, VA
1.25″ hail
May 31, 2019
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF UP TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL ON SOCIAL MEDIA IN GLENVAR AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Glenvar, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 31, 2016
9:13 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONGOING AT THE TIME IT WAS CALLED IN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Glenvar, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Salem city · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Salem (C), VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2013
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from the size of dimes to quarters fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Bennett Spgs, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2012
5:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Salem city · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Salem Fire Department observed quarter-sized hail on Electric Road, which is approximately four miles west-northwest of Roanoke. A car dealership in Salem reported $1,500 to $2,200 dollars damage to each of their 300 cars from the large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 E Salem (C), VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 2, 2011
2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Salem city · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of quarters fell in the 400 block of High Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: .2 WSW Salem (C), VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 2, 2011
2:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Salem city · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.3 WSW Salem (C), VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2011
1:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Salem city · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell between Routes 311 and 419 within the City of Salem. Winds also brought one tree down in this same area. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 E Salem (C), VA
0.88″ hail
Jul 7, 2008
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Salem City, VA
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2008
1:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 S Bradshaw, VA
0.75″ hail
Aug 24, 2007
1:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Glenvar, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2007
5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Salem City, 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 24153

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UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Salem VA Medical Center.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Salem City, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed by thunderstorm winds on Interstate 81 near mile marker 136.1.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Glenvar, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
5:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees along Illinois Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Salem City, VA
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
7:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and large limbs down... along with powerlines. A car window was blown out and roof damage occurred to apartment balcony awnings... which were completely removed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Salem City, VA
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2024
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down. time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Catawba, VA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2024
8:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down at least one tree on Harborwood Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Glenvar, VA
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees along East Riverside Drive in Salem. Several structures were also damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Salem City, VA
UNK mph
May 22, 2024
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees blown down between the 4000 and 5000 block of Bradshaw Road. Nickel size hail also reported. Fallen trees damaged some fencing.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Catawba, VA
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Electric Road and Greenridge Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Salem City, VA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2023
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Poor Mountain Road and West River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Glenvar, VA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2023
6:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 5900 block of Peaceful Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Glenvar, VA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2022
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WINDS BLEW DOWN MULTIPLE TREES THAT ALSO TOOK DOWN POWER LINES ALONG THE 2700 BLOCK OF CREEKSIDE DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Salem City, VA
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2022
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ACROSS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Salem City, VA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2022
7:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN DUE TO THUNDERSTORM WINDS ALONG THE 600 BLOCK OF FRONT AVENUE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem City, VA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2022
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF UPLAND DRIVE AND FRANKLIN DRIVE DUE TO THUNDERSTORM WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Salem City, 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 24153

2 reports
UNK category
May 26, 2024
10:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado... with maximum winds 105 MPH... Path Length of approx. 2 miles... and Path Width of 300 yds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Salem City, VA
F2 category
Apr 4, 1974
5:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 24153
Roanoke County · 31,672 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 24153 area census snapshot

People & households
Population38,249
Households15,095
Housing units16,387
Income
Median household income$72,691
$100k+ households39.0%
$150k+ households15.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,750
Attached single-family452
Small multifamily1,090
Large multifamily1,633
Mobile homes409
Housing mix
Single-family share77.8%
Attached-home share2.8%
Multifamily share16.6%
Mobile-home share2.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,823
Renter-occupied4,272
Vacant units1,292
Home value & age
Median home value$251,400
Owner homes $300k+33.3%
Owner homes $500k+9.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1972
Older-home share65.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,200
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 24153 have on record?

Our records show 35 hail, 80 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 24153, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 24153?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 24153 is 1.75″. It was reported near Salem City, VA on September 28, 2019.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 24153 — 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 24153 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 24153 — 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 24153 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 24153 — 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 24153 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 24153 — 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 24153, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 24153, 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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