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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Front Royal, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Front Royal, VA from June 14, 1960 through July 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
122
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Front Royal, VA · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Front Royal, VA

22 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2023
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail near junction between I-66 and I-81. Relayed by Skywarn Coordinator.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Reliance, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
4:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Karo, VA
1.50″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.76 WNW Karo, VA
1.50″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
4:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.12 NW Karo, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
4:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.2 NNW Limeton, VA
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
4:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter sf037.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.63 SW Bethel, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
4:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.86 WNW Limeton, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
6:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near Browntown.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.59 W Browntown, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2011
5:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported near Front Royal.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 W Front Royal, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2010
8:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Front Royal.
NWS Hail Report Location: .77 W Happy Creek, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2008
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Warren County Law Enforcement reported hail to the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: .18 SW Happy Creek, VA
0.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2008
6:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported hail to the size of pennies.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Happy Creek, VA
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
11:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Warren County Emergency Management reported hail to the size of pennies.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Front Royal, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
5:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel-sized hail was reported in Front Royal.
NWS Hail Report Location: .7 W Front Royal, VA
0.88″ hail
Jul 18, 2006
4:35 PM EST
Hail report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Front Royal, 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 Front Royal, VA

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59 mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Front Royal Airport, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fallen onto powerlines near the 300 block of South Royal Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Front Royal, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking the road at Long Meadow Rd and Water Plant Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Middletown, VA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in Front Royal.
NWS Wind Report Location: Front Royal, VA
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were down around the 800 block of Downing Farm Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Karo, VA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple trees down near Bentonville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bentonville, VA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blew down near the intersection of Dismal Hollow Road and Happy Creek Road... and at the nearby firehouse.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Front Royal, VA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees blew down in the 600 block of Luke Road... and on westbound I-66 near mile marker 6.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Cedarville, VA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Warren County Fire and 911 reported multiple trees down across the county... with one tree onto a home. Over 3...000 without power in the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Front Royal, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees down throughout Warren County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Front Royal, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were several reports of trees and wires blown down in southern Warren County... including in Browntown and Bentonville... and along VA-607 Rocky Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Karo, VA
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2023
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple trees down... storm doors blown off houses laying in streets... and a lumberyard missing a roof. First reported by broadcast meteorologist... then confirmed by 911 center.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Strasburg, VA
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2022
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF RELIANCE ROAD AND HIDDEN VALLEY LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Reliance, VA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2022
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE BLEW DOWN NEAR THE 1500 BLOCK OF BROWNTOWN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Glen Echo, VA
UNK mph
Oct 4, 2021
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN THE 1900 BLOCK OF GUARD HILL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Buckton, 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 Front Royal, VA

2 reports
F0 category
Sep 17, 2004
3:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado produced minor damage to some large trees near Front Royal. Debris was thrown across several roads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Front Royal, VA
F0 category
Jul 9, 1970
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Front Royal, VA
Warren County · 14,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
Showing 2 of 2
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

Front Royal, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,152
Households5,895
Housing units6,227
Income
Median household income$64,025
$100k+ households37.9%
$150k+ households10.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,993
Attached single-family773
Small multifamily960
Large multifamily417
Mobile homes84
Housing mix
Single-family share64.1%
Attached-home share12.4%
Multifamily share22.1%
Mobile-home share1.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,449
Renter-occupied2,446
Vacant units332
Home value & age
Median home value$284,900
Owner homes $300k+45.1%
Owner homes $500k+6.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1974
Older-home share63.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,326
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 22 hail, 122 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Front Royal, VA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Front Royal?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Front Royal, VA is 2.75″. It was reported near Front Royal, VA on August 15, 1977.

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

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

I am selling a home in Front Royal — 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 Front Royal address?

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