Heads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Buffalo, WY • McAllen, TX      ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Roswell, NM • Wilmington, NC • Idaho Falls, ID • Kingsport, TN • Grand Junction, CO • Champaign, IL • Knoxville, TN • Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY      
HailGeeks
NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER REPORTS + U.S. CENSUS DATA

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Orange County, VT

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Orange County, VT from July 19, 1960 through July 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 05641 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
140
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Orange County, VT · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Orange County

30 reports
Free hail report for your home →
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2026
1:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Williamstown, VT
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE East Orange, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2022
5:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Bradford, VT
2.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2016
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED BY PUBLIC.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bradford, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2015
3:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.94 NNE Chelsea, VT
1.50″ hail
Jun 2, 2013
1:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Greater than dollar size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S West Fairlee Center, VT
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2011
6:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Waits River, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2010
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 W Braintree Hill, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2010
4:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Light accumulation of nickle to quarter size hail from second storm within an hour.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Brookfield, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2010
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail reported across Bradford.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Bradford, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2010
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail as well as hundreds of trees downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Corinth, VT
2.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2010
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Larger than golf ball size hail reported as well as hundreds of downed trees and power lines along East Hill and Chelsea roads.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 E East Brookfield, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2010
2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail caused damage to corn and other crops nearing harvest.
NWS Hail Report Location: N West Brookfield, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2009
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in Brookfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Brookfield, VT
0.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2008
3:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported in Bradford.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Bradford, VT
Showing 15 of 30
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 Orange County

30 reports
Free hail report + wind check →
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Bradford. This includes on Rowell Brook Road... Cross Road... Hacket Hill Road... Branch Road... Old Post Road... Underwood Road and Brushwood Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bradford, VT
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down on Leighton Hill road in Newbury.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Boltonville, VT
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
6:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous powerlines blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williamstown, VT
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. NWS Storm Survey documented extensive tree damage associated with a microburst. Estimated wind speeds based on damage range between 70 and 80 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ainsworth State Par, VT
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
2:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines near intersection of Chelsea Rd and Baptist St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Ainsworth State P, VT
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report time from 3 ENE Ainsworth State Park. Tree down on power lines near intersection of Chelsea Rd and Baptist St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Ainsworth State P, VT
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2025
9:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down onto South Hill Road in Williamstown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Jackson Corner, VT
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2024
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down into powerlines on Tucker Road in Orange.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Orange, VT
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2024
6:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down in the Moore Hill area of Newbury.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Newbury, VT
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2024
5:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down into shed at intersection of rt 302 and rt 25.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW West Topsham, VT
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2024
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on I-91 northbound just north of Exit 14
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Thetford Hill, VT
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2024
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on powerlines
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Rices Mills, VT
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down in front yard. Power out
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Randolph Center, VT
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Route 66. Over 1200 power outages in the town
NWS Wind Report Location: Randolph, VT
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 trees downed in Tunbridge by thunderstorm wind gusts; 1 knocking out electricity to a residence and 1 blocking a road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E South Tunbridge, VT
Showing 15 of 30
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 Orange County

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 18, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey found EF1 tornado damage 2 SSE of the town of Williamstown. Maximum winds 90 MPH. A roof of a small farm building and a house were damaged with several sheared tree tops.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Williamstown, VT
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2009
6:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado produced a broken path of damage. The most significant damage occurred to a blown barn roof near the beginning of the track along South Hill Road near Lighthouse Road In Williamstown. The tornado moved southeast and lifted near the|intersection of Stellar and Williamstown Roads in Chelsea.||The majority of the damage was downed softwood trees along the Chelsea/Williamstown Road. The north side of the path had over a hundred trees blown down in a east to west direction. Meanwhile on the south side of the path, dozens of trees were blown in a west to east direction.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.38 S Williamstown, VT
EF1 category
May 9, 2009
4:04 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF1 tornado touched down in the town of Washington that snapped and uprooted trees, partially ripped off roof from apartment building, damaged school awning and destroyed steel truss and fabric cow barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .7 NNW Washington, VT
F1 category
Aug 9, 1972
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Orange County, VT
Orange County · 11,934 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
Showing 4 of 4
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.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Orange County on the Interactive Map

Report type
Hail
Wind
Tornado

Get a free hail report for your address

Address-level hail history. 100% free. No phone or email required.

Look up your address →

Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Orange County

Chelsea, VT 38
Hail, wind & tornado reports
Randolph, VT 38
Hail, wind & tornado reports
Williamstown, VT 35
Hail, wind & tornado reports
Fairlee, VT 28
Hail, wind & tornado reports
Bradford, VT 24
Hail, wind & tornado reports
Newbury, VT 9
Hail, wind & tornado reports
Wells River, VT 6
Hail, wind & tornado reports

NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Orange County, VT area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,594
Households12,790
Housing units15,021
Income
Median household income$77,328
$100k+ households45.5%
$150k+ households16.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,934
Attached single-family244
Small multifamily1,216
Large multifamily246
Mobile homes1,343
Housing mix
Single-family share79.5%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share9.7%
Mobile-home share8.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,421
Renter-occupied2,369
Vacant units2,231
Home value & age
Median home value$251,000
Owner homes $300k+36.7%
Owner homes $500k+10.6%
Owner homes $750k+3.3%
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,255
Free hail maps

This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Orange County

05641 36
Barre, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05060 29
Randolph, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05068 23
South Royalton, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05663 22
Northfield, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05033 20
Bradford, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05036 17
VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05675 13
VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05679 13
Williamstown, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05045 12
Fairlee, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05075 10
VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05061 9
VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05038 8
Chelsea, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05051 8
Newbury, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05669 8
VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05072 6
VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05077 5
VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05081 5
Wells River, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05079 4
VT Hail, wind & tornado reports

Get a Remote Hail Inspection

Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Orange County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.

Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 36 hail, 140 wind, and 4 tornado reports in Orange County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Orange County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Orange County is 2.00″. It was reported near Bradford, VT on July 18, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Orange County — 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 Orange County address?

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

Free Hail Report By Address

Check Your Address in Seconds

Free hail report for any address in the contiguous U.S.

Get a Free Hail Report

100% free. No phone or email required.