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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 24520

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 24520 from July 4, 1982 through June 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
57
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 24520 · 1982–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 24520

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported at the Virginia International Raceway.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Ringgold, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Ringgold, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
8:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Cluster Springs, VA
1.50″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alton, VA
2.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS OF BASEBALL SIZE HAIL ON HWY 501 JUST NORTH OF THE VIRGINIA NORTH CAROLINA BORDER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Cluster Springs, VA
2.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA STATION FORWARDED A REPORT OF BASEBALL SIZE HAIL THAT FELL IN ALTON VA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alton, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT THE CLUSTER SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT...RELAYED FROM 911 CENTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: SSW Cluster Springs, VA
1.50″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
5:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .04 WSW Alton, VA
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2014
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Alton, VA
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2009
3:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Alton, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
3:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.95 NE Alton, VA
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Cluster Spgs, VA
0.88″ hail
Jul 14, 2004
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alton, 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 24520

57 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one large tree branch that smashed through the windshield of a passing SUV on Highway 58 eastbound between Wilkins Road and Turbeville Road. The driver of the SUV did not sustain any injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Turbeville, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on US Route 58 in Turbeville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Turbeville, VA
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
1:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Six to ten trees down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Alton, VA
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2025
7:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Alton Post Office Road... east of its intersection with Emergency Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Alton, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2025
8:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line snapped along Calvary Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Elmo, VA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Alton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Alton, VA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
3:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Alton, VA
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2025
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree that fell on to a power line along the 2000 block of Pointer Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSW Elmo, VA
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed along Philpott Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Turbeville, VA
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2024
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across the roadway at the intersection of New Bethel and Piney grove roads in Halifax County Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Turbeville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Turbeville, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Alton, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Alton, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
4:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Denniston Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Cluster Springs, VA
UNK mph
May 17, 2023
1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN BY THUNDERSTORM WINDS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF DENNISTON ROAD AND PARADISE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Alton, 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 24520

1 reports
EF0 category
Mar 28, 2010
9:02 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 24520
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down briefly just off of Blane Road between Alton and Turbeville. Several old farm buildings and out buildings had minor roof and siding damage, and at least one large cedar tree was snapped off a few feet above the ground. Damage was scattered in this short one quarter mile path length.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .58 NNW Alton, 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 24520 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,225
Households994
Housing units1,176
Income
Median household income$39,773
$100k+ households18.2%
$150k+ households5.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached752
Attached single-family9
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes415
Housing mix
Single-family share64.0%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share35.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied789
Renter-occupied205
Vacant units182
Home value & age
Median home value$132,500
Owner homes $300k+14.8%
Owner homes $500k+5.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1988
Older-home share38.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars973
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 24520 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 57 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 24520, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 24520?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 24520 is 2.75″. It was reported near Cluster Springs, VA on June 23, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 24520 — 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 24520 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 24520 — 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 24520 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 24520 — 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 24520 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 24520 — 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 24520, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 24520, 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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