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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Roanoke, VA from January 26, 1978 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
45
Wind Reports
133
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Roanoke, VA · 1978–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Roanoke, VA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2022
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL OBSERVED AT THE WANING POINT. POWER WENT OUT BRIEFLY. FREQUENT LIGHTNING ALSO OBSERVED. AEP INDICATES UPWARDS OF 2000 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER IN THE NORTHEAST PART OF ROANOKE COUNTY NEAR THE CITY LIMITS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Vinton, VA
2.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2019
12:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTOS OF 2 INCH DIAMETER HAILSTONES RELAYED FROM THE GRANDIN COURT SECTION OF ROANOKE CITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Cave Spring, VA
1.25″ hail
Aug 1, 2019
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Roanoke, VA
1.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2019
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN SOUTHWEST ROANOKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Roanoke, VA
1.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2019
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Cave Spring, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2019
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT RALEIGH COURT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Roanoke, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2019
5:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND ONE LARGE TREE DOWN ON FOREST OAK DR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Cloverdale, VA
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
7:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Roanoke, VA
0.88″ hail
May 28, 2009
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail fell in the Garden City section of Roanoke.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.62 SSE Roanoke, VA
0.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2008
12:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Roanoke, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2008
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell on Interstate 81.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.92 W (Roa)Woodrum Fld Roa, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2008
11:14 AM EST-5
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.71 NE (Roa)Woodrum Fld Roa, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
1:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.26 E (Roa)Woodrum Fld Roa, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
1:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NW Roanoke, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
1:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NW Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, VA

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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree is down_ blocking the road near the intersection of Carter Road and Lincoln Avenue in Roanoke_ VA. Power lines also down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Roanoke, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power line down_ near the intersection of 23rd Street SW and Colonial Avenue in Roanoke_ VA. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Roanoke, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down near the 1600 block of Patterson Avenue in Roanoke_ VA. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Roanoke, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along with cables_ blocking driveway near Watauga Street SW in Roanoke_ VA. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Roanoke, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on power line_ starting a fire along Northwood Drive in Roanoke VA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Roanoke Airport, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Fenwick Drive NW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Hollins, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Roanoke, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed by thunderstorm winds onto a power line on 15th Street NE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Vinton, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed by thunderstorm winds... blocking the entire road... and hit a nearby power pole.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Vinton, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line downed by thunderstorm winds caught a nearby tree on fire on Hollyhock Road NW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Hollins, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed by thunderstorm winds onto a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Hollins, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2025
6:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down on Dell Avenue near its intersection with Ceylon Street NE. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Vinton, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2025
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down along Stewart Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Vinton, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2025
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line down near the intersection of Herberger Road NW and Peters Creek Road NW. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Roanoke Airport, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2025
6:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line down along Sunrise Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, VA

1 reports
EF0 category
Jun 3, 2008
6:27 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · 29,901 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 Tornado, with wind speeds of approximately 70 to 80 mph, first touched down near the intersection of Welch Road, and Bluefield Blvd, near Fishburn Park at 6:27 PM EST. A narrow and very sporadic swath of tornado damage was observed on a southeast path ending on Robin Hood Road, just over one and a half miles away. The width of the tornado was 60 yards at its greatest. Damage was confined to trees blown down, with a few falling on homes, but there was not direct damage to homes or other structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 SW Roanoke, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Roanoke, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population98,677
Households43,429
Housing units48,931
Income
Median household income$52,671
$100k+ households29.0%
$150k+ households10.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached29,901
Attached single-family1,819
Small multifamily8,934
Large multifamily7,837
Mobile homes440
Housing mix
Single-family share61.1%
Attached-home share3.7%
Multifamily share34.3%
Mobile-home share0.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied22,452
Renter-occupied20,977
Vacant units5,502
Home value & age
Median home value$180,500
Owner homes $300k+21.2%
Owner homes $500k+7.4%
Owner homes $750k+3.3%
Median year built1959
Older-home share76.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars38,868
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 45 hail, 133 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Roanoke, 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 Roanoke?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Roanoke, VA is 2.00″. It was reported near Cave Spring, VA on August 2, 2019.

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

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

I am selling a home in Roanoke — 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 Roanoke address?

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