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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gainesville, VA from July 7, 1991 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 20155 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gainesville, VA · 1991–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gainesville, VA

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 27, 2026
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, VA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2021
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Gainesville, VA
1.50″ hail
May 14, 2010
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of ping pongs was reported about two miles southwest of Haymarket.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NNE Buckland, VA
1.50″ hail
Aug 3, 2007
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping Pong ball size hail was reported in Gainesville, VA.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Gainesville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2000
6:50 PM EST
Hail report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in Greenwich.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Gainesville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2000
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in Greenwich.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Gainesville, VA
1.75″ hail
May 13, 2000
6:00 PM EST
Hail report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, VA
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2000
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 1998
4:17 PM EST
Hail report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greenwich, 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 Gainesville, VA

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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
3:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Pageland Lane and Artemus Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Gainesville, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees blew down along VA-55 John Marshall Highway between Haymarket and Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Gainesville, VA
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small storage building flattened... several large tool storage chests weighing at least 350 pounds rolled or toppled
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Gainesville, VA
UNK mph
May 26, 2021
8:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES BLEW DOWN... SIDING BLEW OFF BUILDING... AND FENCE BLEW OVER NEAR INTERSECTION OF GOLDERS GREEN PLACE AND SCOTTISH HUNT LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Gainesville, VA
UNK mph
Nov 1, 2019
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF PAGELAND LANE AND LEE HIGHWAY
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Gainesville, VA
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2019
8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF VINT HILL AND GREENWICH ROADS
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenwich, VA
71 mph
May 30, 2019
6:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesville, VA
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE BLOCKING SOUTHBOUTH RT 15 NEAR RT 29
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Gainesville, VA
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 TREES DOWN AT US 15 AND US 29.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Greenwich, VA
61 mph
Jun 29, 2012
9:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 61 mph was measured near Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Gainesville, VA
60 mph
Jul 11, 2011
7:34 PM EST-5
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees fell onto power lines along Lee Highway between Sudley Road and John Marshall Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.46 ENE Gainesville, VA
58 mph
Jul 23, 2008
6:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local broadcast media and amateur radio operators reported trees down on Interstate 66.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Gainesville, VA
58 mph
Aug 3, 2007
3:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees were reported along Route 29 to Catharpin Road in Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Gainesville, VA
58 mph
Jun 22, 2006
9:24 PM EST
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed in Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesville, VA
58 mph
Jun 12, 2003
3:15 PM EST
Wind report for Gainesville, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenwich, 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 Gainesville, VA

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

Gainesville, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,036
Households5,869
Housing units5,989
Income
Median household income$168,978
$100k+ households43.4%
$150k+ households31.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,388
Attached single-family1,977
Small multifamily240
Large multifamily360
Mobile homes24
Housing mix
Single-family share56.6%
Attached-home share33.0%
Multifamily share10.0%
Mobile-home share0.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,910
Renter-occupied959
Vacant units120
Home value & age
Median home value$660,800
Owner homes $300k+96.0%
Owner homes $500k+76.6%
Owner homes $750k+35.2%
Median year built2007
Older-home share3.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,752
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 20 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Gainesville, 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 Gainesville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gainesville, VA is 1.75″. It was reported near Gainesville, VA on May 13, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gainesville — 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 Gainesville address?

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