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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 24521

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 24521 from August 17, 1965 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
114
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 24521 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 24521

36 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 26, 2023
9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW New Glasgow, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2023
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Clifford, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
6:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Nelson County · 7,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from Tye River Pottery
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Piedmont, VA
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2022
8:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZE HAIL WAS OBSERVED ALONG CARPENTER ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Pleasant View, VA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2018
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FALLING AT 911 DISPATCH CENTER
NWS Hail Report Location: Amherst, VA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Forks Of Buffalo, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Amherst, VA
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2015
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter observed nickel-sized hail approximately five miles southwest of Amherst.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Amherst, VA
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
1:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NSSL (National Severe Storms Laboratory) volunteers collected reports of half dollar size hail spread over a two mile swath in the Lowesville area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.76 SW Lowesville, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
1:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail impacted roughly a one mile stretch of Gidsville Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.59 WSW Lowesville, VA
2.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
12:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail ranged from one to two inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNE Sandledge, VA
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2012
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed falling along Lowesville Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Lowesville, VA
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2012
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.97 NNW Allwood, VA
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2011
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Qaurter-size hail was reported on Deerfield Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Amherst, VA
0.88″ hail
May 23, 2011
5:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Amherst, 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 24521

114 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Buffalo Springs Turnpike and Chinquapin Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Pleasant View, VA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
6:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Route 635.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Forks Of Buffalo, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power line off Stove Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne New Glasgow, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one large tree across Turkey Mountain Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clifford, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees blown down completely blocking route 60 in Amherst county reported by a spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Forks Of Buffalo, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down reported by a spotter at the high school in Amherst County Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Amherst, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported a tree down in the Partridge Creek area in Amherst County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Falconerville, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported a tree down at the intersection of Lexington Turnpike and Lowesville road in Amherst county Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Forks Of Buffalo, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down on Partridge Creek Road blocking entire road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Falconerville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Braxton Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Amherst, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down reported in the town of Amherst.
NWS Wind Report Location: Amherst, VA
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2025
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Forks Of Buffalo, VA
UNK mph
Sep 21, 2024
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down along highway 29 in Amherst county Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE New Glasgow, VA
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was reported down near New Glasgow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Glasgow, VA
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
6:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was reported fallen near the intersection of Butterfly Lane and Briarwood Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Falconerville, 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 24521

1 reports
F0 category
Jul 9, 1990
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 24521
Amherst County · 11,284 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 24521 area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,101
Households4,078
Housing units4,592
Income
Median household income$69,077
$100k+ households35.8%
$150k+ households17.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,528
Attached single-family158
Small multifamily201
Large multifamily6
Mobile homes699
Housing mix
Single-family share76.8%
Attached-home share3.4%
Multifamily share4.5%
Mobile-home share15.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,179
Renter-occupied899
Vacant units514
Home value & age
Median home value$233,600
Owner homes $300k+29.6%
Owner homes $500k+10.2%
Owner homes $750k+3.0%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,956
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 24521 have on record?

Our records show 36 hail, 114 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 24521, 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 24521?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 24521 is 2.00″. It was reported near Sandledge, VA on June 1, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 24521 — 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 24521 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 24521 — 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 24521 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 24521 — 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 24521 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 24521 — 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 24521, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 24521, 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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