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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 24597

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 24597 from November 29, 2005 through June 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 24597 · 2005–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 24597

2 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2012
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell on Henrys Mill Road. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.42 N Ingram, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2007
5:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Halifax, 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 24597

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UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Vernon Hill, VA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
4:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NE Vernon Hill. Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Vernon Hill, VA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2025
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 4400 block of Henrys Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Ingram, VA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down onto power lines on 860 Mt. Tabor Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Ingram, VA
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb around 6 inches in diameter and close to 20 feet long across Mountain Road near H&H Grocery. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Vernon Hill, VA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Vernon Hill area of western Halifax county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vernon Hill, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2022
12:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 TREE DOWN ON ASBURY CHURCH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Vernon Hill, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2022
12:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 TREE DOWN ON CHATHAM RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Ridgeway, VA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2017
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON CHATHAM ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Ridgeway, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2016
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING BOTH LANES OF CHATHAM ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ridgeway, VA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2016
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON 15000 BLOCK OF MOUNTAIN RD. TIME RADAR ESTIMATED
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Ingram, VA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2016
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE. TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Ingram, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2016
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HALIFAX COUNTY 911 CENTER REPORTS ONE TREE DOWN IN THE 10000 BLOCK OF CHATHAM ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Ridgeway, VA
58 mph
Jul 24, 2014
4:14 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were reported blown down by thunderstorm winds along Route 360.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.66 SE Pickaway, VA
69 mph
Aug 21, 2011
1:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew a large roof off a hay barn at Locust Level farm.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Sign Rock, 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 24597

2 reports
UNK category
Jul 24, 2024
10:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1... estimated maximum wind of 100 mph... maximum width of 75 yards... path length of 9.3 miles The tornado initially touched down near the intersection of Chatham Road and Ridgeway Road in western Halifax County... uprooting several trees. The tornado then strengthened as it moved eastward... snapping and downing numerous trees along its path... but causing no significant damage to structures or property. The tornado then lifted in central Halifax County just east of L.P. Bailey Memorial Highway... near its intersection with Murphy Ridge Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Ridgeway, VA
EF2 category
Apr 27, 2011
7:38 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 24597
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado, with winds estimated up to 125 MPH, formed from a supercell and initially touched down near High Rock Trail off Thompsons Store Road. It then moved northeast, causing most of the worst damage in the Liberty Road area. This includes one death and eight injuries in that region. Also in this area four mobile homes and a large camper trailer were destroyed. A little further along the track a roof sustained heavy damage, an outbuilding was destroyed and numerous trees were uprooted. The path became intermittent as the tornado moved northeast of Lennig Road, and it lifted just before reaching the Roanoke River in northern Halifax County. In total: four homes were destroyed, 14 sustained major damage and 6 had minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .35 ENE High Rock, 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 24597 area census snapshot

People & households
Population851
Households328
Housing units421
Income
Median household income$42,308
$100k+ households38.1%
$150k+ households19.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached269
Attached single-family28
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes124
Housing mix
Single-family share63.9%
Attached-home share6.7%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share29.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied283
Renter-occupied45
Vacant units93
Home value & age
Median home value$119,200
Owner homes $300k+9.9%
Owner homes $500k+9.9%
Owner homes $750k+9.9%
Median year built1977
Older-home share52.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars328
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 24597 have on record?

Our records show 2 hail, 19 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 24597, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 24597?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 24597 is 1.00″. It was reported near Ingram, VA on June 22, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 24597 — 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 24597 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 24597 — 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 24597 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 24597 — 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 24597 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 24597 — 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 24597, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 24597, 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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