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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 24598

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 24598 from January 6, 1962 through August 3, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
46
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 24598 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 3, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 24598

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.77 NE Virgilina, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
4:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail covered the ground and stripped leaves from the trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Christie, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 15, 2011
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Aarons Creek, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2008
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Virgilina, VA
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2008
1:33 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNE Virgilina, VA
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2008
1:25 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Cluster Spgs, VA
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2003
3:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Virgilina, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2000
4:44 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Virgilina, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2000
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Virgilina, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2000
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Virginia, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2000
4:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Virgilina, VA
0.75″ hail
May 25, 1998
3:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Virgilina, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 23, 1990
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, VA
2.75″ hail
May 7, 1967
1:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 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 24598

46 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down on Aarons Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Hitesburg, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees blown down in Virgilina.
NWS Wind Report Location: Virgilina, VA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Mecklenburg County · 13,955 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Communications center got a report about a downed tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Nelson, VA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down at least two trees in East Virgilina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Virgilina, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
5:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Mecklenburg County · 13,955 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Nelson Church Rd near White House Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Buffalo Springs, VA
UNK mph
May 17, 2023
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN BY THUNDERSTORM WINDS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SHADY GROVE CHURCH ROAD AND VIRGILINA ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Virgilina, VA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2022
1:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WINDS DESTROYED A HISTORICAL BUILDING... SEVERELY DAMAGED AN UNOCCUPIED TRAILER... BROUGHT DOWN TREES... INCLUDING ONE ON A VEHICLE... AND CAUSED MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO AT LEAST ONE HOME. MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS IN A LOCALIZED AREA ON 7TH STREET BETWEEN CAROLINA STREET AND OHIO STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Virgilina, VA
UNK mph
May 9, 2022
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT LEAST 2 TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG KINGWOODS ROAD NEAR THE COMMUNITY OF VIRGILINA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Hitesburg, VA
UNK mph
May 9, 2022
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 WSW HITESBURG. TREE DOWN ON NORTH FORK CHURCH RD... VIA 911 CENTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Hitesburg, VA
UNK mph
May 9, 2022
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 WNW VIRGILINA. MEDIUM SIZED TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Virgilina, VA
UNK mph
May 8, 2022
4:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON NORTH FORK CHURCH RD... VIA 911 CENTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Hitesburg, VA
UNK mph
May 8, 2022
1:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIUM SIZED TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Virgilina, VA
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2020
5:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NORTH FORK CHURCH RD NEAR HUDSON RD IS CLOSED DUE TO A TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Virgilina, VA
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
7:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTOS SENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SHOW A LARGE TREE UPROOTED IN THE RED BANK AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Hitesburg, VA
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
7:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HALIFAX EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED APPROXIMATELY 30 TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED AT THE 5200 BLOCK OF RED BANK ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Virgilina, 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 24598

6 reports
UNK category
Oct 31, 2019
11:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 24598
Mecklenburg County · 13,955 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR WHITE HOUSE RD IN FAR SOUTHWEST MECKLENBURG COUNTY. TORNADO TRAVELED NORTHEAST FOR APPROX. 10 MINUTES BEFORE LIFTING SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING US 58. MANY OUTBUILDINGS AND SMALL BARNS WERE SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED. MINOR ROOF... SHINGLE... AND SPOUTING DAMAGE TO HOMES WAS OBSERVED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Buffalo Springs, VA
EF2 category
Apr 16, 2011
1:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado with winds estimated up to 120 MPH entered Halifax County around 250 PM from Person County North Carolina. It entered as an EF2 and continued producing EF1 to EF2 damage all the way to Stuanton River State Park at the confluence of the Dan and Lower Roanoke Rivers. Four mobile homes were destroyed along its path in Virginia and one received major damage. Three stick built homes had major damage. Four other homes had minor damage with another four seeing minor impacts. There were also numerous outbuildings and sheds that were destroyed. Numerous trees were also destroyed, with an estimated 60 to 100 acres of trees destroyed within the Staunton River State Park. Winds were estimated to be up to 120 MPH with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.01 SSE Mayo, VA
EF2 category
Oct 27, 2010
1:42 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Highway 96 in the Mayo Community and continued intermittently on the ground for a mile. It destroyed one barn, blew several roofs off sheds, moved one house off its foundation, and downed hundreds of trees. The tornado then strengthened to EF2 status along a 2 mile continuous path, from Watts Trail through North Fork Church Road to Lowery road. In this path approximately 15 telephone poles were snapped off, thousands of trees were downed, and 3 homes had windows blown out, roofs damaged, or trees falling on them. Numerous barns and outbuildings were also destroyed. the tornado then weakened as it approached Lowery Road before lifting. Near Lowery Road one home was damaged with windows blown out and roof damage. Several large trees were also downed along with 2 barns and 3 outbuildings destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 N Mayo, VA
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2008
12:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage values are estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .59 SW Virgilina, VA
F3 category
Mar 24, 1969
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F2 category
Jan 6, 1962
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 24598
Halifax County · 12,533 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 24598 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,267
Households518
Housing units916
Income
Median household income$55,938
$100k+ households32.4%
$150k+ households6.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached729
Attached single-family32
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes149
Housing mix
Single-family share79.6%
Attached-home share3.5%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share16.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied438
Renter-occupied80
Vacant units398
Home value & age
Median home value$154,000
Owner homes $300k+14.4%
Owner homes $500k+0.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1967
Older-home share61.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars467
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 24598 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 46 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 24598, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 3, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 24598?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 24598 is 2.75″. It was reported near Virgilina, VA on May 7, 1967.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 24598 — 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 24598 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 24598 — 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 24598 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 24598 — 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 24598 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 24598 — 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 24598, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 24598, 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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