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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Orleans County, VT

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Orleans County, VT from July 26, 1958 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 05860 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
48
Wind Reports
143
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Orleans County, VT · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Orleans County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
6:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo received from the town clerk.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Orleans, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2022
5:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Island Pond, VT
1.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2022
4:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orleans, VT
1.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2022
4:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Irasburg, VT
1.25″ hail
Jul 21, 2022
4:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albany, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2022
4:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albany, VT
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2016
4:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Jay, VT
0.75″ hail
Aug 3, 2015
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 NW Greensboro, VT
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2015
2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported and measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Newport, VT
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2015
1:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NW Newport, VT
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2015
3:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported with slight accumulation on the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: .75 NE Holland, VT
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2012
2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail on Bear Claw road.
NWS Hail Report Location: N West Glover, VT
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2012
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .98 E Mill Vlg, VT
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2012
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail and some downed branches.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Albany, VT
1.25″ hail
May 29, 2012
2:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lowell, VT
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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 Orleans County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large pine trees blown over next to Long Pond Road near Mill River.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Westmore, VT
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along VT 105 in the area of Vincent Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw North Troy, VT
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on Searles Rd in Troy_ Vermont.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Newport Center, VT
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed along W Jay Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE East Richford, VT
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2024
6:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in roadway with utility lines
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Island Pond, VT
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down south of rt 101 and rt 242 intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: Troy, VT
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2023
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Barton, VT
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2022
4:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A DOZEN LARGE TREES WERE DOWN ALONG AND NEAR 58 WEST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Lowell, VT
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
5:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A DOZEN LARGE TREES DOWN ON ROUTE 105.
NWS Wind Report Location: East Charleston, VT
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
4:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES BLOCKING LAKE REGION ROAD... JUST WEST OF I-91.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Orleans, VT
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ONTO POWER LINE ALONG N DERBY ROAD NEAR BEEBE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beebe Plains, VT
UNK mph
Oct 10, 2020
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON POWERLINES
NWS Wind Report Location: Glover, VT
UNK mph
Oct 10, 2020
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON POWERLINES
NWS Wind Report Location: Glover, VT
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2020
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Holland, VT
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2020
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Derby Center, VT
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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 Orleans County

6 reports
EF0 category
May 29, 2012
2:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down near a private residence on Beach Hill road and tracked eastward for approximately 1/3 mile. Maximum width was 100 yards. Damage was limited to a chimney of the private residence and approximately 45 trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.23 ENE South Albany, VT
EF1 category
Jun 5, 2010
1:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reports of trees down and partial roof off home on West Hill road. NWS survey team confirm EF0-EF1 tornado damage along a discontinuous path length of approximately 2 miles with a maximum width of 250 feet. Maximum winds were estimated between 80 and 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.46 W Craftsbury Common, VT
F1 category
Sep 3, 1993
7:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rte. 105 and the County Line to 1 NW Island Pond,The first tornado to touch down in the state in several years hit the northeast corner of the state during the evening of September 3rd. The tornado first touched down near the top of Hinton Ridge in Westmore where it leveled the kitchen section of a house and did extensive damage to the remainder of the structure. The kitchen section of the house was an addition and the house was believed to be the oldest dwelling in Westmore. The tornado continued in a northeasterly direction to Rte. 105 before crossing the road near the East Charleston-Brighton town line, the tornado downed numerous trees and power lines and took the roofs off several barns. The tornado destroyed a Christmas tree farm and 70 to 80 acres of a maple orchard. Car windows were broken and other houses in the area sustained minor damage from fallen trees and tree limbs. The strangest occurrence during the tornado was that a man ended up underneath a chair in his living room in which he had been sitting only moments before the tornado struck.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
F1 category
Aug 6, 1989
5:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
F1 category
May 20, 1962
11:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
F1 category
May 20, 1962
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Orleans County, VT
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VT
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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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Orleans County

Derby Center, VT 26
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Orleans, VT 25
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Newport, VT 22
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Greensboro, VT 17
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Barton, VT 15
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Albany, VT 14
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Derby Line, VT 14
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Glover, VT 14
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Irasburg, VT 10
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Troy, VT 10
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North Troy, VT 9
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Lowell, VT 8
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Coventry, VT 4
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Newport Center, VT 4
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Greensboro Bend, VT 1
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Orleans County, VT area census snapshot

People & households
Population27,492
Households11,791
Housing units16,630
Income
Median household income$66,426
$100k+ households39.3%
$150k+ households14.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,867
Attached single-family238
Small multifamily1,964
Large multifamily288
Mobile homes1,267
Housing mix
Single-family share77.4%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share13.5%
Mobile-home share7.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,426
Renter-occupied2,365
Vacant units4,839
Home value & age
Median home value$213,300
Owner homes $300k+24.6%
Owner homes $500k+7.6%
Owner homes $750k+3.2%
Median year built1977
Older-home share54.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,121
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Orleans County

05860 23
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05855 21
Newport, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05829 20
Derby Center, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05859 15
North Troy, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05846 13
Island Pond, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05845 12
Irasburg, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05822 11
Barton, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05839 9
Glover, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05820 8
Albany, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05847 8
Lowell, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05853 8
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05872 8
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05830 7
Derby Line, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05826 5
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05841 5
Greensboro, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05842 5
Greensboro Bend, VT Hail, wind & tornado reports
05875 5
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05827 4
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 48 hail, 143 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Orleans County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Orleans County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Orleans County is 2.00″. It was reported near Greensboro, VT on July 4, 1974.

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

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

I am selling a home in Orleans 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 Orleans County address?

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

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