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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gretna, VA from March 5, 1955 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
136
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gretna, VA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gretna, VA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
8:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters fell. The time was estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gretna, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2018
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 40 AND ROUTE 685 NEAR CHALK LEVEL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Gretna, VA
1.50″ hail
May 20, 2017
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA MEDIA. HAIL CRACKED TWO WINDOWS IN A HOME.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Gretna, VA
1.50″ hail
May 20, 2017
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Gretna, VA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED FROM WDBJ7
NWS Hail Report Location: Gretna, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
3:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSW Chalk Level, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2011
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At 3149 PITTSVILLE ROAD, golf ball size hail fell, diminished in size, but increased to half-dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.37 E Pittsville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2011
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Ajax, VA
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2010
9:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.8 WSW Chalk Level, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2010
6:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gretna, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2010
6:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gretna, VA
1.25″ hail
Apr 8, 2010
6:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Climax, VA
0.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2009
6:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Gretna, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2009
1:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.41 NNW Pittsville, VA
0.75″ hail
May 29, 2009
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gretna, 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 Gretna, VA

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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down_ blocking Tucker Road near Gretna_ VA. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Gretna, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree and power lines down and blocking the entire roadway of US Hwy 29 in Gretna_ VA. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Climax, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree fell and took out power lines on Crossbow Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Ajax, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along with phone lines_ blocking both lanes of Music Street in Gretna_ VA. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Gretna, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 N Gretna. Tree down along with power and phone lines_ blocking both lanes of Music Street in Gretna_ VA. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Gretna, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
2:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged a mobile home and an equipment shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Gretna, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
2:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line and tree down across Rockford School Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Gretna, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
2:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed near the intersection of North Main Street and Northwest Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Gretna, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line down along Canaan Land Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gretna, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large oak tree downed and landed in the roadway_ and took down some power lines with it.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Pittsville, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Renan Road between Renan and Mt Airy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Mt Airy, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outflow winds from thunderstorms downed a large tree that blocked both lanes on Belair Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Gretna, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outflow winds from thunderstorms downed a tree onto Renan Road and blocked one lane of the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Mt Airy, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outflow winds from thunderstorm downed a tree... which landed on a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Penhook, VA
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Liberty Road and Smith Mountain Road... and blocked the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Ajax, 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 Gretna, VA

4 reports
EF1 category
May 8, 2008
8:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, rated EF-1, with winds of 86 to 95 mph, touched down around 900 PM EDT on Thursday May 8th approximately 3 miles east southeast of the town of Ajax. The touchdown point was just southwest of Oxford Road near Highway 40. ||The tornado remained on the ground for approximately 3 minutes, had a maximum path width of 60 yards, and traveled toward the northeast approximately 1 mile before lifting around 903 PM EDT, just northeast of the intersection of Darby Road and Highway 40. Numerous trees were downed along and near the path of the tornado, along with some damage to nearby homes. Additional damage to trees from straight-line winds were also noted approximately 1/4 mile north and east of the point where the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .62 WNW Pullens, VA
F1 category
Jun 10, 1996
8:45 AM EST
Tornado report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Renan, VA
F0 category
Apr 2, 1990
4:30 PM EDT
Tornado report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F2 category
Jul 12, 1964
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Gretna, VA
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 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

Gretna, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,275
Households609
Housing units707
Income
Median household income$36,023
$100k+ households17.7%
$150k+ households4.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached552
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily97
Large multifamily46
Mobile homes12
Housing mix
Single-family share78.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share20.2%
Mobile-home share1.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied295
Renter-occupied314
Vacant units98
Home value & age
Median home value$140,900
Owner homes $300k+3.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1963
Older-home share72.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars543
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 136 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Gretna, VA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gretna?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gretna, VA is 2.75″. It was reported near Gretna, VA on May 2, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gretna — 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 Gretna address?

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