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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Fort Lee, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fort Lee, VA from July 9, 1956 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 23801 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fort Lee, VA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fort Lee, VA

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2026
4:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail reported at 295 exit 9.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Hopewell, VA
1.25″ hail
Jun 8, 2023
4:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar sized hail. Over two inches in depth on the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N New Bohemia, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2023
4:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Fort Lee, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2020
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hopewell, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2020
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Hopewell, VA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2018
12:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Birchett Estate, VA
1.00″ hail
Feb 25, 2017
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Jordan Point Coun, VA
1.25″ hail
Feb 29, 2016
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL AND WIND GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Highland Park, VA
1.25″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE City Point Hopewel, VA
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nimitz Trailer Park, VA
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Kenwood, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Jefferson Park, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NW Jefferson Park, VA
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2009
7:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Poe, VA
0.88″ hail
Apr 27, 2007
10:38 AM EST-5
Hail report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-size hail fell at Fort Lee.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NW Jefferson Park, 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 Fort Lee, VA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along South Crater Rd. near Birdsong Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Richard Bland Col, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NE Hopewell. Tree downed on Maplewood Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Hopewell, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Updated: Retired NWS Employee reports trees downed near Atwater Park and Hopewell High School in the vicinity of Mesa Dr and Evergreen Rd. Numerous trees downed in these areas_ including a few on to
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Hopewell, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Retired NWS Employee reports trees downed near Atwater Park and Hopewell High School. Numerous trees downed_ including a few on to nearby homes on the west side of Hopewell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Hopewell, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on Maplewood Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Hopewell, VA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cable down on Miles Avenue in Hopewell. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Hopewell, VA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cable line and tree down on Davis Lane in Hopewell. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Hopewell, VA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Boston Street in Hopewell. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Hopewell, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Courthouse Rd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW New Bohemia, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Walton Lake Rd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW New Bohemia, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches fell and smashed fence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW New Bohemia, VA
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed and partially blocking I95 at Mile Marker 47.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Richard Bland Colle, VA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shed blown over. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Hopewell, VA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported widespread damage to Red Hill Mobile Home Park in Prince George... Virginia with widespread trees down and several mobile homes damaged. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Fort Lee, VA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
7:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG ROUTE 630 AT MICA DR AND ROUTE 721. ALL LANES BLOCKED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Colonial Heights, 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 Fort Lee, VA

3 reports
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2008
2:43 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado lifted and crossed Temple Avenue from Colonial Heights into Prince George county. The tornado touched down briefly near Flexon Drive, Fine Drive and Puddleduck Drive. Several trees were uprooted, a few were snapped off, and several homes were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.58 W Jefferson Park, VA
F2 category
Oct 14, 1986
6:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F0 category
Jul 22, 1980
11:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Lee, VA
Prince George County · 10,131 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

Fort Lee, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,318
Households1,441
Housing units1,566
Income
Median household income$81,105
$100k+ households51.0%
$150k+ households15.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached234
Attached single-family1,182
Small multifamily143
Large multifamily7
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share14.9%
Attached-home share75.5%
Multifamily share9.6%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied33
Renter-occupied1,408
Vacant units125
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built2005
Older-home share8.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,370
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 45 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Fort Lee, 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 Fort Lee?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fort Lee, VA is 1.25″. It was reported near New Bohemia, VA on June 8, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fort Lee — 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 Fort Lee address?

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