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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Culpeper, VA from June 28, 1966 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
185
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Culpeper, VA · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Culpeper, VA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Reva, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
9:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Slate Mills, VA
1.75″ hail
Aug 12, 2018
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: Culpeper, VA
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2018
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Viewtown, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RT 686 AND HWY 15
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Culpeper, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Culpeper, VA
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2016
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Culpeper, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 5, 2012
4:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported by spotter near Rappahannock-Culpeper County Line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.29 NNE Boston, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
9:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near Viewtown.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 NW Monument Mills, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2011
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported near Reva.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.44 SSE Reva, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2011
6:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported along Bunker Ridge Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 NW Catalpa, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2010
2:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported near Culpeper.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.17 ENE Culpeper, VA
1.25″ hail
Jun 3, 2010
2:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was estimated to be around the size of half dollars.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 E Culpeper, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
3:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Rixeyville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Rixeyville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2009
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Raccoon Ford.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Raccoon Ford, 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 Culpeper, VA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
7:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down in Reva due to thunderstorm winds. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reva, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3-5 trees down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Culpeper, VA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Rixeyville Road closed due to mutliple trees down near Kimber Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Rixeyville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on wires on VA-229 Rixeyville Road and Kimber Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Rixeyville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
7:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple trees down in southwest Culpeper County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Winston, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down between Rapidan and Locust Grove.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rapidan, VA
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2025
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down onto roadway on Reva Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reva, VA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were down in the Rapidan and Locust Dale areas. A few trees fell onto houses. Damage was reported at the Rapidan Fire Department.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rapidan, VA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Chestnut Fork Road near intersection with Ridgelea Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Catalpa, VA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. 911 Center reported four trees down across the county from varioius storms last evening.
NWS Wind Report Location: Culpeper, VA
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees down on Riverbend Lane
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Reva, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees down throughout Culpeper County. The most concentrated damage was in the northwestern part of the county to the west of Rixeyville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Rixeyville, VA
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires blew down around Culpeper.
NWS Wind Report Location: Culpeper, VA
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2023
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires blew down in southern Culpeper County near Stevensburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Stevensburg, VA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Kettle Club Road and North James Madison Highway
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Winston, 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 Culpeper, VA

5 reports
UNK category
May 28, 2024
1:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 5 Inj *** Survey confirmed EF-1 tornado with estimated 95 mph peak winds along a 4.8 mile path and a maximum width of 100 yards. Two outbuildings were overturned... injuring five people who occupied one of them. It also snapped and uprooted dozens of large trees in multiple directions.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Cardova, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2005
6:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service surveyed wind damage in western Culpeper county just west of Eggbornsville. Mainly scattered F0 tree damage, a few topped and blown over small trees, was found on Routes 628 and 646, west of Eggbornsville. The tornado lifted after it crossed the Hazel River and before where it would have crossed Route 729. This tornado has been rated an F0 on the Fujita Scale. Of note, the storm that produced this tornado likely produced the F0 tornado further north in Rappahannock county about the same time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Rixeyville, VA
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
4:36 PM EST
Tornado report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in Mitchells along Route 615. The tornado moved over several out buildings and homes. At least 12 homes sustained moderate to severe damage. Numerous trees were uprooted, and a shed was picked up off its foundation by the storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mitchells, VA
F0 category
Jul 10, 2003
5:51 PM EST
Tornado report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in Reva and left intermittent tree damage until it lifted just north of Culpeper.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Reva, VA
F0 category
Sep 20, 2001
6:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A funnel cloud briefly touched down at Lake Pelham.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Culpeper, 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

Culpeper, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,437
Households6,870
Housing units7,086
Income
Median household income$91,429
$100k+ households48.8%
$150k+ households24.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,627
Attached single-family1,100
Small multifamily682
Large multifamily597
Mobile homes80
Housing mix
Single-family share65.3%
Attached-home share15.5%
Multifamily share18.1%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,119
Renter-occupied2,751
Vacant units216
Home value & age
Median home value$366,300
Owner homes $300k+65.6%
Owner homes $500k+15.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1995
Older-home share30.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,597
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 32 hail, 185 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Culpeper, 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 Culpeper?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Culpeper, VA is 4.50″. It was reported near Culpeper, VA on May 4, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Culpeper — 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 Culpeper address?

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