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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 24553

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 24553 from June 16, 1966 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
66
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 24553 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 24553

5 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
4:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24553
Buckingham County · 5,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.1 SSW Wingina, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2011
4:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24553
Buckingham County · 5,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size hail fell between on Union Church Road and the community of Toga. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.12 WSW Toga, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24553
Appomattox County · 5,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Tower Hill, VA
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2000
4:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24553
Appomattox County · 5,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bent Creek, VA
0.75″ hail
Sep 25, 1976
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 24553
Appomattox County · 5,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 24553

66 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Appomattox County · 5,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Cove Mountain Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Bent Creek, VA
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Appomattox County · 5,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Anderson Highway near the intersections of Wildway Road and Harris Farm Lane in Gladstone_ VA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Tower Hill, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported a tree down at the 1400 block of Riverville road in Amherst county Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Riverville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Buckingham County · 5,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of West James Anderson Highway and Meadow Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Tower Hill, VA
UNK mph
Sep 21, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Appomattox County · 5,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on roadway at the intersection of James River Road and Guest House Road in Gladstone Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Riverville, VA
UNK mph
Sep 21, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 N Riverville. Multiple trees reported down along the eastbound side of highway 60 in Amherst county Virginia. 911 Call Center mentioned multiple trees reported down across the northern portion of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Riverville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
5:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Nelson County · 7,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree downed across Richmond Hwy near Piedmont Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Five Forks, VA
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2023
9:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Appomattox County · 5,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bent Creek, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2023
4:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Nelson County · 7,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell down near Variety Mills Rd and Norwood Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Norwood, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2023
12:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Buckingham County · 5,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near West James Anderson Highway near the Appomattox county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Tower Hill, VA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2022
7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Buckingham County · 5,128 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Tower Hill, VA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2022
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Nelson County · 7,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE BLEW DOWN NEAR THE 1460 BLOCK OF PIEDMONT RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Allens Creek, VA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2022
6:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Nelson County · 7,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE WAS REPORTED NEAR GLADSTONE... INCLUDING IN THE 1400 BLOCK OF PIEDMONT ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Allens Creek, VA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Nelson County · 7,738 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN THE 2200 BLOCK OF PIEDMONT RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Five Forks, VA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2022
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24553
Appomattox County · 5,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON LIME PLANT ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Oakville, 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 24553

2 reports
F0 category
Jun 9, 1995
3:59 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 24553
Nelson County · 7,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported near Gladstone area around 1700 local time. One person saw the funnel. Electric company confirmed some trees and power lines down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F3 category
Jun 16, 1966
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 24553
Buckingham County · 5,128 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 24553 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,553
Households706
Housing units869
Income
Median household income$59,583
$100k+ households36.0%
$150k+ households7.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached561
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes298
Housing mix
Single-family share64.6%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share34.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied554
Renter-occupied152
Vacant units163
Home value & age
Median home value$163,600
Owner homes $300k+8.5%
Owner homes $500k+5.1%
Owner homes $750k+3.3%
Median year built1985
Older-home share38.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars679
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 24553 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 66 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 24553, 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 24553?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 24553 is 1.75″. It was reported near Wingina, VA on July 18, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 24553 — 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 24553 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 24553 — 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 24553 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 24553 — 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 24553 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 24553 — 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 24553, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 24553, 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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