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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Highland Springs, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Highland Springs, VA from August 22, 1983 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Highland Springs, VA · 1983–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Highland Springs, VA

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
1:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Fair Oaks, VA
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO... RAIN TOTAL 4.04 (MEASURED).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Highland Springs, VA
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2004
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail near I-295 and Creighton Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Highland Spgs, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 1983
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Highland Springs, VA

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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree and powerline damage was reported from Glen Allen down towards the Sandston area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese East Highland Par, VA
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed along Old Hanover Road at N Airport Dr. Numerous power outages also reported in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Fair Oaks, VA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
1:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down just northeast of Sandston.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Fair Oaks, VA
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2021
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE DOWN ON HAWKES LN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Highland Springs, VA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2020
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS EASTERN HENRICO COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Highland Springs, VA
UNK mph
May 6, 2017
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** TREE DOWNED ONTO A VEHICLE ON CONFEDERATE RUN CT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Highland Springs, VA
58 mph
Jun 25, 2012
2:21 PM EST-5
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was downed on Creighton Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.3 WNW Highland Spgs, VA
58 mph
Jun 25, 2012
2:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 3 to 4 inch diameter tree limbs were downed in Highland Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Highland Spgs, VA
58 mph
Jun 28, 2011
5:34 PM EST-5
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree was downed on a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.64 W Highland Spgs, VA
58 mph
Aug 12, 2010
5:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed and power was out at the intersection of Airport Drive and Interstate 295.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 NNE Fair Oaks, VA
58 mph
May 9, 2009
6:48 PM EST-5
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Primary power lines were downed and trees were downed blocking the roadway on Robin Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Highland Spgs, VA
58 mph
May 9, 2009
6:48 PM EST-5
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous oak trees were downed blocking roadways along Nine Mile Road. One tree was reported on a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Highland Spgs, VA
58 mph
Jul 19, 2007
2:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed by wind gusts estimated at 58 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Highland Spgs, VA
58 mph
Jul 25, 2005
8:45 PM EST
Wind report for Highland Springs, VA
Henrico County · 91,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large branches down. Tree down on house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Highland Spgs, 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 Highland Springs, VA

0 reports

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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

Highland Springs, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,091
Households6,006
Housing units6,480
Income
Median household income$56,931
$100k+ households28.3%
$150k+ households12.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,963
Attached single-family508
Small multifamily673
Large multifamily336
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share76.6%
Attached-home share7.8%
Multifamily share15.6%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,711
Renter-occupied2,295
Vacant units474
Home value & age
Median home value$206,300
Owner homes $300k+8.6%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1978
Older-home share54.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,538
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 4 hail, 14 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Highland Springs, 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 Highland Springs?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Highland Springs, VA is 1.75″. It was reported near Highland Spgs, VA on May 5, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Highland Springs — 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 Highland Springs address?

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