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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bridgewater, VA from August 28, 1961 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 22812 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bridgewater, VA · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bridgewater, VA

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2022
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED NEAR SANGERVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Sangerville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2012
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A private company estimated that hail of around 1.00 inch fell during a strong thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: .36 WNW Bridgewater, VA
1.50″ hail
Jun 18, 2012
4:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail fell for several minutes and damaged a corn crop along Dry River Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: .63 S Montezuma, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
4:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported along Laymans Hollow Lane.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.74 WNW Clover Hill, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2009
3:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Bridgewater.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Bridgewater Arpt, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2009
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Bridgewater.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bridgewater, VA
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2006
5:13 PM EST
Hail report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail occurred along Route 33 in Rawley Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rawley Spgs, 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 Bridgewater, VA

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UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Daniel Cupp Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Clover Hill, VA
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Spring Creek Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Bridgewater, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgewater, VA
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Jul 4, 2026
9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dozens of large trees... branches... and wires blew down around Bridgewater.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgewater, VA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Liskey Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Bridgewater, VA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection of Gardner Ln and Warm Springs Pike
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Bridgewater, VA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down onto powerlines at 1224 Oakwood Dr
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Bridgewater, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees blew down around Dayton... including in the 200 block of Sunset Drive... and on Slab Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Bridgewater, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires blew down in the 8100 block of VA-613 Spring Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Clover Hill, VA
UNK mph
Sep 21, 2024
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs brought down wires near Daniel Cupp Rd and Briery Branch Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Clover Hill, VA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media relayed report of a roof blown off a shed and small tree downed in Bridgwater... VA along Ridge Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgewater, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
12:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blocking the southbound lanes on Route 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Bridgewater, VA
UNK mph
May 7, 2024
12:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Empty detached semi trailer overturned... roof removed/tossed from an outbuilding leading to partial collapse... and multiple trees downed in the vicinity of Ottobine Rd.... Cannery Woods Dr.... and Dry River Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Bridgewater, VA
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
6:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and wires down in the Clover Hill Area toward the north side of Bridgewater.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clover Hill, VA
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2023
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, VA
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were several reports of trees... tree limbs and wires blown down in Bridgewater... including on East College Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater, VA

0 reports

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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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Bridgewater, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,650
Households2,177
Housing units2,322
Income
Median household income$81,012
$100k+ households50.2%
$150k+ households17.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,460
Attached single-family330
Small multifamily412
Large multifamily120
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share62.9%
Attached-home share14.2%
Multifamily share22.9%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,394
Renter-occupied783
Vacant units145
Home value & age
Median home value$372,400
Owner homes $300k+68.2%
Owner homes $500k+8.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1985
Older-home share42.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,882
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 47 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Bridgewater, VA, 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 Bridgewater?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bridgewater, VA is 1.50″. It was reported near .63 S Montezuma, VA on June 18, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bridgewater — 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 Bridgewater address?

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