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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 24551

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 24551 from July 22, 1998 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
58
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 24551 · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 24551

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
6:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed from WSET/ABC13.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Forest, VA
1.50″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
6:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Forest, VA
1.75″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Coleman Falls, VA
1.50″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS PING PONG SIZE HAIL IN FOREST VIRGINIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
8:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTERS REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR FOREST VIRGINIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Forest, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTS GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN FOREST VIRGINIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2014
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell that ranged from dime to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Forest, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2013
3:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.93 WNW Forest, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2010
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Forest, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
3:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell at the intersection Route 811 and 221.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Forest, VA
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2002
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
6:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
3:58 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest, VA
1.75″ hail
Jul 7, 1999
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest, 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 24551

58 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on New London Road near its intersection with Evington Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Evington, VA
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2026
7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line near Cifax Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Goode, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed by thunderstorm winds on Bateman Ridge Road. Report on social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Forest, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture shows tree down across Cedarberry Lane in Forest... VA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Forest, VA
UNK mph
May 21, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down near the 2600 block of Thomas Jefferson Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Forest, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
7:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Siding blown off of building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Forest, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
6:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking one lane on US 460.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Timberlake, VA
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Bateman Bridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Forest, VA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2024
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 40-50 trees down in a concentrated area in the 1800 block of Rocky Mountain Road near Forest... VA. Multiple power lines down and roads blocked. Power out in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Boonsboro, VA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
7:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down at the intersection of Bellevue Road and Old State Farm Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Goode, VA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking one lane on Jefferson Manor Drive. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Timberlake, VA
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2023
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down including one on house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest, VA
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ACROSS ROAD - FOREST ROAD... NEAR HARRIS TIRE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest, VA
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2023
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Forest, VA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2022
7:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN BOTH NEIGHBORS YARDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Forest, 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 24551

2 reports
UNK category
Jun 3, 2022
11:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 24551
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** PATH LENGTH 6.25 MILES. WIDTH 330 YRDS. ESTIMATED PEAK SPEED 135 MPH. FIFTEEN RESIDENCES DAMAGED. THIRTY-FIVE OTHER STRUCTURES DAMAGED. NUMEROUS TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED ALONG THE PATH. TWO INJURIES. ENDING LOCATION 2.9 MILES SOUTHWEST OF COLEMAN FALLS VA (37.46N... 79.32W). END TIME 736 AM EDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Goode, VA
F2 category
Apr 28, 2002
3:50 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 24551
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The second tornado continued in Campbell County for about 5 miles before lifting about 5.5 miles west-northwest of Rustburg in Campbell County. This tornado injured 11 people, destroyed 15 homes, three businesses, and a church. The tornado damaged over 200 other homes, six businesses, two churches, 20 recreational vehicles, and several automobiles. Numerous trees were toppled, Some of the trees landed on homes, and two landed on vehicles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 WNW Rustburg, 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 24551 area census snapshot

People & households
Population27,606
Households10,554
Housing units10,844
Income
Median household income$91,119
$100k+ households47.3%
$150k+ households22.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,842
Attached single-family1,062
Small multifamily907
Large multifamily839
Mobile homes194
Housing mix
Single-family share72.3%
Attached-home share9.8%
Multifamily share16.1%
Mobile-home share1.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,615
Renter-occupied1,939
Vacant units290
Home value & age
Median home value$345,600
Owner homes $300k+62.2%
Owner homes $500k+20.3%
Owner homes $750k+3.1%
Median year built1995
Older-home share17.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,297
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 24551 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 58 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 24551, 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 24551?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 24551 is 1.75″. It was reported near Coleman Falls, VA on September 28, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 24551 — 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 24551 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 24551 — 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 24551 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 24551 — 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 24551 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 24551 — 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 24551, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 24551, 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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