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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Amherst, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Amherst, VA from August 17, 1965 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 24521 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
44
Wind Reports
150
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Amherst, VA · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Amherst, VA

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Sep 21, 2024
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at business on Geddes Mountain Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE New Glasgow, VA
1.50″ hail
Jun 26, 2023
9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW New Glasgow, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2023
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Clifford, VA
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2022
8:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZE HAIL WAS OBSERVED ALONG CARPENTER ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Pleasant View, VA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2018
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FALLING AT 911 DISPATCH CENTER
NWS Hail Report Location: Amherst, VA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Forks Of Buffalo, VA
0.88″ hail
Jul 27, 2015
2:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel hail fell at the intersection of Woodson Road and Lowesville Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .17 ESE Lowesville, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Amherst, VA
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2015
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter observed nickel-sized hail approximately five miles southwest of Amherst.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Amherst, VA
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2015
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public provided a report via Facebook of nickel-sized hail in the Pedlar Mills area or about three miles northeast of Naola.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pedlar Mills, VA
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2015
5:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported via Twitter quarter-sized hail approximately three miles west of Pleasant View.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Pleasantview, VA
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
1:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar hail was reported along Little Piney Road near Lowesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lowesville, VA
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
1:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NSSL (National Severe Storms Laboratory) volunteers collected reports of half dollar size hail spread over a two mile swath in the Lowesville area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.76 SW Lowesville, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
1:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail impacted roughly a one mile stretch of Gidsville Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.59 WSW Lowesville, VA
2.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
12:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail ranged from one to two inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNE Sandledge, 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 Amherst, VA

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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Buffalo Springs Turnpike and Chinquapin Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Pleasant View, VA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
6:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Route 635.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Forks Of Buffalo, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power line off Stove Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne New Glasgow, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one large tree across Turkey Mountain Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clifford, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line off Mistover Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Elon, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees blown down completely blocking route 60 in Amherst county reported by a spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Forks Of Buffalo, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down reported by a spotter at the high school in Amherst County Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Amherst, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported a tree down in the Partridge Creek area in Amherst County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Falconerville, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported a tree down at the 1400 block of Riverville road in Amherst county Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Riverville, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported a tree down at the intersection of Lexington Turnpike and Lowesville road in Amherst county Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Forks Of Buffalo, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down on Partridge Creek Road blocking entire road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Falconerville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Braxton Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Amherst, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down reported in the town of Amherst.
NWS Wind Report Location: Amherst, VA
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2025
1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees along Reservoir Road just north of Enchanted Creek.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Pleasant View, VA
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2025
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Forks Of Buffalo, 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 Amherst, VA

1 reports
F0 category
Jul 9, 1990
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Amherst, VA
Amherst County · 11,284 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 · City

Amherst, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,124
Households911
Housing units986
Income
Median household income$71,313
$100k+ households44.8%
$150k+ households22.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached726
Attached single-family51
Small multifamily158
Large multifamily6
Mobile homes45
Housing mix
Single-family share73.6%
Attached-home share5.2%
Multifamily share16.6%
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied637
Renter-occupied274
Vacant units75
Home value & age
Median home value$213,300
Owner homes $300k+22.1%
Owner homes $500k+3.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1970
Older-home share64.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars888
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 44 hail, 150 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Amherst, VA, 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 Amherst?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Amherst, VA is 2.00″. It was reported near Sandledge, VA on June 1, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Amherst — 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 Amherst address?

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