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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 24502

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 24502 from August 18, 1968 through August 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
80
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 24502 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 24502

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Lynchburg city · 19,180 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Lynchburg Airport, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Lynchburg Airport, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Lynchburg city · 19,180 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR FOREST VIRGINIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Forest, VA
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2014
4:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Lynchburg city · 19,180 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail was observed on Wyndhurst Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.96 SSW Lyh Ivy Hill Arpt, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2012
5:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell on Robinson Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 ESE Bedford Spgs, VA
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2012
5:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed falling along Highway 221 on the west side of the City of Lynchburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.59 ENE Forest, VA
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2012
5:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Lynchburg city · 19,180 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail was observed falling along Mayfield Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSW Lyh Ivy Hill Arpt, VA
0.75″ hail
Feb 24, 2012
1:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Timberlake, VA
0.88″ hail
May 27, 2010
9:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell on Lessville Road south of Lynchburg. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.18 W Lynchburg Arpt, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2010
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One-inch diameter hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lynchburg Arpt, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2010
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lynchburg Arpt, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2010
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lynchburg Arpt, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
3:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lynchburg Arpt, VA
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2004
3:24 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Timberlake, VA
0.88″ hail
Apr 30, 2003
4:46 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24502
Roanoke County · 31,672 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Roanoke 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 24502

80 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Lynchburg city · 19,180 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a powerline on Spring Mill road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Lynchburg Airport, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Cora Lee Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Timberlake, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell onto power line_ partially blocking the road near the intersection of Sunburst Road and East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike near Lynchburg_ VA. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Timberlake, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines fell onto and are blocking Hickok Road in Lynchburg_ VA. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Timberlake, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Lynchburg city · 19,180 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on McConville Rd_ partially blocking it_ in Lynchburg_ VA. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Forest, VA
UNK mph
May 28, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Toddsbury Road in Lynchburg... VA... blocking all lanes of traffic. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Lynchburg Airport, VA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline down at Rainbow Forest Drive of Timberlake of Campbell County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Timberlake, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Lynchburg city · 19,180 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast Media reports that a tree fell across US 501 and landed on a car. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Lynchburg Airport, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree is down on Town Fork Road in Evington... VA. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Timberlake, VA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Lynchburg city · 19,180 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Wards Ferry Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Lynchburg Airport, VA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Lynchburg city · 19,180 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees and large branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Lynchburg Airport, VA
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and powerlines blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Timberlake, VA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
4:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down that has blocked Town Fork Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Timberlake, VA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Lynchburg city · 19,180 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Lynchburg City, VA
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24502
Lynchburg city · 19,180 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG WIGGINGTON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Boonsboro, 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 24502

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 15, 2018
11:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTERS AND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT VISUALLY CONFIRMED TORNADO ON TIMBERLAKE ROAD. CARS WERE FLIPPED OVER... SEVERAL TREES WERE DOWNED AND SEVERAL STRUCTURES DAMAGED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Forest, VA
UNK category
Apr 15, 2018
11:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTERS AND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT VISUALLY CONFIRMED TORNADO ON TIMBERLAKE ROAD. CARS WERE FLIPPED OVER... SEVERAL TREES WERE DOWNED AND SEVERAL STRUCTURES DAMAGED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Forest, VA
UNK category
Apr 15, 2018
11:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN. CARPORT DAMAGED. TORNADO OBSERVED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Forest, VA
UNK category
Apr 15, 2018
11:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 24502
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 12 INJ *** TORNADO WITH EF2 DAMAGE ALONG A NEARLY CONTINUOUS PATH OF 20.4 MILES... BEGAN 37.326/-79.241... ENDED 37.606/-79.163... FROM NEAR TIMBERLAKE VA... TO 5.5 WNW OF AMHERST VA... PASSING THROUGH THE WEST SIDE OF THE CITY OF LYNCHBURG. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO NEARLY 100 HOMES AND DOZENS OF BUSINESSES... AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TREES. SEVERAL DOZEN HOMES IN THE ELON AREA OF AMHERST COUNTY WERE HEAVILY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED... WINDS UP TO 130 MPH. THERE WERE AT LEAST 12 INJURIES BUT NO FATALITIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Forest, 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 24502 area census snapshot

People & households
Population41,314
Households16,352
Housing units18,576
Income
Median household income$66,027
$100k+ households36.3%
$150k+ households12.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,240
Attached single-family1,456
Small multifamily3,292
Large multifamily3,156
Mobile homes432
Housing mix
Single-family share55.1%
Attached-home share7.8%
Multifamily share34.7%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,786
Renter-occupied7,566
Vacant units2,224
Home value & age
Median home value$214,300
Owner homes $300k+14.6%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars15,560
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 24502 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 80 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 24502, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 24502?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 24502 is 1.00″. It was reported near Lynchburg Airport, VA on April 9, 2021.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 24502 — 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 24502 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 24502 — 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 24502 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 24502 — 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 24502 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 24502 — 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 24502, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 24502, 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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