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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Caroline County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Caroline County, VA from September 15, 1956 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
38
Wind Reports
222
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
4.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Caroline County, VA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Caroline County

30 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
2:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ne Ruther Glen, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
2:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported near Lake Caroline by 911 center.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nnw Golansville, VA
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
2:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of Golf ball sized hail in Chilesburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chilesburg, VA
1.50″ hail
Jul 21, 2026
6:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local news posted image of estimated 1.5 inch hail. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Sse Golansville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of estimated 1 inch hail via trained spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Walker, VA
2.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Supply, VA
4.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 SSW Fort A.P. Hill. Time estimated from radar. Hail stone was measured approximately 15 minutes after the hail core passed over this location... and a picture from another spotter corroborates the increased hail size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Fort A.P. Hill, VA
1.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 NNW Fort A.p. Hill. Golf ball sized hail reported near Fort AP Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Fort A.P. Hill, VA
1.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail reported near Fort AP Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Fort A.P. Hill, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2016
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruther Glen, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2016
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Ladysmith, VA
2.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2016
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.5 TO 2 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ladysmith, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2010
6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Port Royal, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2010
1:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Port Royal.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Port Royal, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at Route 17 and Maryton Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.64 NE Corbin, 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 Caroline County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Penola Rd in Caroline County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Penola, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down. Damage to a vehicle and a shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Corbin, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Route 2 near Long Branch Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Corbin, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of a tree down on a house in Ladysmith.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ladysmith, VA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across portion of central and south central Caroline county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Penola, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down at the entrance to Fort A.P Hill.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Bowling Green, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and wires down located in the Ladysmith vicinity.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ladysmith, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and Limbs down in the vicinity of Port Royal.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Port Royal, VA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 N Guinea. Multiple trees down on Claiborne Crossing road in Caroline County. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Guinea, VA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Claiborne Crossing road in Caroline County. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Guinea, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Additional report of numerous trees on powerlines and down power poles on Route-17 in Caroline county and into Spotsylvania County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Corbin, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down On US-17 in the County of Caroline... in the vicinity of Pepmeier Hill Rd; Rt. 610N/S (Caroline County).
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Corbin, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down On Rt. 1020 in the County of Caroline... in the vicinity of Tanglewood Dr; Tumbleweed Pl; Rt. 1021E/W (Caroline County).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Guinea, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down between Bowling Green and Port Royal. Time Estimated by Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Bowling Green, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down including trees on wires across southern Caroline county. Time estimated by Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Golansville, 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 Caroline County

15 reports
UNK category
Aug 8, 2024
10:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrected for time and additional information. Dispatch reports at least 10 homes that were damaged... with multiple trees downed... in the Lake Caroline subdivision and onto adjacent Cedar Fork Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Ruther Glen, VA
UNK category
May 27, 2022
10:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ALONG OATS LANE. SOME OUTBUILDINGS POSSIBLY DAMAGED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Cedar Fork, VA
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2015
7:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touch down occurred less than one mile south of Bowling Green. Several trees were snapped off, and a couple of trees were downed. One large limb was downed on a mobile home. Additional large trees and power lines were downed in Fort A.P. Hill, along with significant damage to several large tents.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.57 ESE Bowling Green, VA
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
7:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossed Jericho Road, approximately 2.5 miles west of Carmel Church. Numerous trees were downed or sheared off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.71 ESE Ceder Fork, VA
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
3:43 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado destroyed exterior garage with roof and siding blown up to one half mile. Multiple trees were down. Top winds were estimated between 75 and 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.29 WSW Sparta, VA
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
5:23 PM EST
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado downed numerous trees near the intersection of Route 615 and Route 728 around Four Winds Golf Course. Many trees snapped off about 10 feet above ground level, and significant damage to 2 homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Port Royal, VA
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
5:11 PM EST
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado downed numerous trees on Friendship Road. Many trees snapped off 10 feet above ground level. One tree fell on a house and caused significant damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Golansville, VA
F0 category
Sep 17, 2004
4:42 PM EST
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Dawn, VA
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
3:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado downed numerous trees near Cosbys Corner. Many trees snapped off 10 feet above ground level. Cinderblock detached garage (30 x 32 foot) totally destroyed. Two vehicles damaged, minor damage to home, and mobile home destroyed by falling tree.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Guinea, VA
F1 category
Sep 8, 2004
2:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado damaged or destroyed several buildings. Also, numerous trees downed or sheared. This tornado tracked into King George county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Bowling Green, VA
F2 category
Apr 1, 1998
7:06 PM EST
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado along a 9 mile path extending from near Coatesville in northwest Hanover county eastward into south central Caroline county southeast of Ruther Glen. The damage path was nearly continuous along this track, with damage intensity ranging from F0/F1 to strong F2/F3 in a couple of locations along the path. Damage path ranged from about 200 yards wide to near one quarter of a mile wide at its widest. The most significant structural damage occurred to two homes east of Coatesville. One home was completely destroyed and another severely damaged. Numerous other homes in northwest Hanover and south central Caroline counties sustained lesser damage. In addition, two mobile homes were destroyed in Caroline county. Several churches sustained damage, and several outbuildings were severely damaged or destroyed. There were two areas along the tornado path where entire groves of pine trees were completely flattened by the tornado. There were two fatalities from the storm in the Coatesville area of northwest Hanover county and one minor injury in Caroline county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Ruther Glen, VA
F0 category
Jun 26, 1988
1:00 PM EDT
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
UNK category
Aug 12, 1977
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
UNK category
Jul 8, 1977
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F1 category
Mar 24, 1975
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Caroline County, VA
Caroline County · 10,859 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 · County

Caroline County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population31,541
Households11,680
Housing units12,693
Income
Median household income$86,267
$100k+ households48.7%
$150k+ households19.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,859
Attached single-family779
Small multifamily197
Large multifamily68
Mobile homes777
Housing mix
Single-family share85.6%
Attached-home share6.1%
Multifamily share2.1%
Mobile-home share6.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,548
Renter-occupied2,132
Vacant units1,013
Home value & age
Median home value$283,100
Owner homes $300k+44.2%
Owner homes $500k+11.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.8%
Median year built1992
Older-home share36.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,181
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 38 hail, 222 wind, and 15 tornado reports in Caroline County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Caroline County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Caroline County is 4.75″. It was reported near Fort A.P. Hill, VA on August 7, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Caroline 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 Caroline County address?

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