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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Forest, VA from June 15, 1975 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 24551 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
92
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Forest, VA · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Forest, VA

29 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
6:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed from WSET/ABC13.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Forest, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Forest, VA
1.50″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
6:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Forest, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
6:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail of at least 1 inch in diameter was observed along McIntosh Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Boonsboro, VA
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2025
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Lynchburg City, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2023
7:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by Amateur Radio.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Boonsboro, VA
1.50″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS PING PONG SIZE HAIL IN FOREST VIRGINIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
8:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTERS REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR FOREST VIRGINIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Forest, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS OF GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL SOUTHWEST OF LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Forest, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTS GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN FOREST VIRGINIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
8:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR GOODE VIRGINIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Goode, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Goode, VA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2016
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR BOONSBORO COUNTRY CLUB
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Boonsboro, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2014
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell that ranged from dime to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Forest, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2013
3:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.93 WNW Forest, 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 Forest, VA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on New London Road near its intersection with Evington Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Evington, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Evington Road and blocking entire roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Evington, VA
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Rivermont Ave and Belvedere St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Lynchburg City, VA
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Trents Ferry Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Boonsboro, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Boonsboro area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boonsboro, VA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media post showed a picture of downed tree on top of a cow in the community of Goode. The cow died as a result. Time estimate from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Goode, VA
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2026
7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line near Cifax Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Goode, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed by thunderstorm winds on Bateman Ridge Road. Report on social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Forest, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture shows tree down across Cedarberry Lane in Forest... VA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Forest, VA
UNK mph
May 21, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Cottontown Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Forest, VA
UNK mph
May 21, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Goode. Radar est. TOC 1600. Called into EOC 1700.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Goode, VA
UNK mph
May 21, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down near the 2600 block of Thomas Jefferson Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Forest, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
7:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Siding blown off of building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Forest, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
6:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking one lane on US 460.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Timberlake, VA
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Bateman Bridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Forest, 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 Forest, VA

1 reports
UNK category
Jun 3, 2022
11:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Forest, VA
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** PATH LENGTH 6.25 MILES. WIDTH 330 YRDS. ESTIMATED PEAK SPEED 135 MPH. FIFTEEN RESIDENCES DAMAGED. THIRTY-FIVE OTHER STRUCTURES DAMAGED. NUMEROUS TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED ALONG THE PATH. TWO INJURIES. ENDING LOCATION 2.9 MILES SOUTHWEST OF COLEMAN FALLS VA (37.46N... 79.32W). END TIME 736 AM EDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Goode, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Forest, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,476
Households5,090
Housing units5,193
Income
Median household income$78,825
$100k+ households38.4%
$150k+ households17.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,948
Attached single-family811
Small multifamily699
Large multifamily650
Mobile homes85
Housing mix
Single-family share56.8%
Attached-home share15.6%
Multifamily share26.0%
Mobile-home share1.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,815
Renter-occupied1,275
Vacant units103
Home value & age
Median home value$319,100
Owner homes $300k+56.5%
Owner homes $500k+15.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1991
Older-home share18.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,898
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 29 hail, 92 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Forest, 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 Forest?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Forest, VA is 1.75″. It was reported near Forest, VA on June 23, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Forest — 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 Forest address?

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