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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Botetourt County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Botetourt County, VA from June 11, 1955 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
76
Wind Reports
218
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Botetourt County, VA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Botetourt County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2022
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 NNE BUCHANAN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Buchanan, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2022
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Buchanan, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2020
10:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Nace, VA
1.25″ hail
Jul 10, 2020
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE REPORTED AND GUSTY WINDS KNOCKED DOWN A COUPLE OF TREES AS WELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Daleville, VA
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2019
5:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO SHOWING HAIL... WITH SOME UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Natural Bridge, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2019
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA WDBJ. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Lithia, VA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2018
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL FOR 10 MINUTES
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Troutville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2017
6:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Eagle Rock, VA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2017
8:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF INCH TO ONE INCH SIZE HAIL NEAR TINKER MOUNTAIN
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Troutville, VA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Lithia, VA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WDBJ TELEVISION FROM ROANOKE PROVIDED A SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO OF AT LEAST QUARTER-SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eagle Rock, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 4, 2015
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.28 E Webster, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
5:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .14 NNE Blue Ridge, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2013
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.59 NE Oriskany, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2013
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported on Route 615 near Route 621.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.43 W Gala, 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 Botetourt County

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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Hayden Loop near its intersection with Prices Bluff Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Gala, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down on Austin Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Eagle Rock, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Beaver Dam Rd and Rt 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Lithia, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video of a tree down on US Route 11 near Nace_ VA. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Nace, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Grove Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nw Fincastle, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds in the town of Buchanan.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buchanan, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least two large trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in the community of Eagle Rock... including one tree down along Craig Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Eagle Rock, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VDEM called in reports of multiple trees down in Botetourt county off Ball Park Road near Craig Creek where front loaders were needed to remove the amount of trees that fell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Gala, VA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
7:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along East Back Street between the intersections of North Roanoke Street and North Church Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fincastle, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Lowe Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buchanan, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of damage. Tree down blocking Lowe Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buchanan, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the 3200 block of Oak Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Fincastle, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
5:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 200 block of Rader Barn Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Nace, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
5:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the 3800 block of Roanoke Road just north of the intersection with Ashley Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Daleville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down a power line near the intersection of Glebe Road and Orchard Lake Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Daleville, 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 Botetourt County

3 reports
UNK category
Aug 1, 2020
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE VIDEOS AND PHOTOS INDICATING A POSSIBLE TORNADO IN THE VICINITY OF BLACKSBURG ROAD BETWEEN HAYMAKERTOWN AND FINCASTLE IN BOTETOURT COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Fincastle, VA
EF0 category
Apr 28, 2011
12:39 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado with winds estimated up to 80 MPH touched down about 2 miles northeast of Clydes Run Road. There was an intermittent path of damage going north northeast with numerous trees uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.25 SE Lick Run, VA
F1 category
Jun 11, 1955
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County · 12,607 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Botetourt County

Buchanan, VA 78
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Botetourt County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population33,875
Households13,105
Housing units15,010
Income
Median household income$80,467
$100k+ households44.2%
$150k+ households16.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,607
Attached single-family366
Small multifamily281
Large multifamily546
Mobile homes1,210
Housing mix
Single-family share84.0%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share5.5%
Mobile-home share8.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,245
Renter-occupied1,860
Vacant units1,905
Home value & age
Median home value$268,900
Owner homes $300k+40.6%
Owner homes $500k+12.5%
Owner homes $750k+4%
Median year built1984
Older-home share44.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,601
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Botetourt County

24450 139
Lexington, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24153 117
Salem, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24066 92
Buchanan, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24019 86
Hollins, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24012 75
Roanoke, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24085 54
Eagle Rock, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24090 44
Fincastle, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24175 40
Laymantown, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24064 37
Blue Ridge, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24422 29
Clifton Forge, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24083 19
Daleville, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24077 1
Cloverdale, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 76 hail, 218 wind, and 3 tornado reports in Botetourt County, 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 Botetourt County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Botetourt County is 2.50″. It was reported near Buchanan, VA on April 28, 1959.

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

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

I am selling a home in Botetourt 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 Botetourt County address?

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