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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Rural Retreat, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rural Retreat, VA from July 22, 1962 through December 20, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 24368 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rural Retreat, VA · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 20, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Rural Retreat, VA

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
8:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rural Retreat, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
1:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NW Rural Retreat, VA
1.50″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
1:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rural Retreat, VA
0.88″ hail
Apr 25, 2011
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 W Rural Retreat, VA
0.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
4:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .71 NNW Rural Retreat, VA
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Speedwell, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
2:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.77 SW Favonia, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
6:45 PM EST
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Rural Retreat, VA
0.88″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
6:40 PM EST
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Rural Retreat, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rural Retreat, VA
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2002
6:51 PM EST
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rural Retreat, VA
0.88″ hail
May 24, 1998
4:15 AM EST
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rural Retreat, VA
0.75″ hail
May 4, 1998
1:00 PM EST
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Rural Retreat, VA
0.88″ hail
May 3, 1998
6:55 PM EST
Hail report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rural Retreat, 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 Rural Retreat, VA

25 reports
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UNK mph
Dec 20, 2025
7:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds damaged a barn off Apple House Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Rural Retreat, VA
UNK mph
Dec 20, 2025
7:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gusty winds along a convective line of showers blew down a wooden shed in the town of Crockett.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crockett, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection of Cedar Springs and Asbury Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Rural Retreat, VA
UNK mph
May 1, 2025
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down on Sage Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Rural Retreat, VA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2024
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down tree onto a powerline on Cedar Spring Road. Report came from social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Rural Retreat, VA
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down across Route 749.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Speedwell, VA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
3:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Hawthorne Hollow Road and Sharons Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Rural Retreat, VA
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 TREES AND ONE POWER POLE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Rural Retreat, VA
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
6:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MOBILE HOME DESTROYED. SHED FLIPPED ONTO SEVERAL VEHICLES. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Speedwell, VA
UNK mph
Dec 11, 2021
5:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWER LINE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Speedwell, VA
UNK mph
May 28, 2020
7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR ETTER ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Rural Retreat, VA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2019
5:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN FRONT OF HOME ON RIDGE AVE... SOUTH OF RURAL RETREAT. TIMING ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Rural Retreat, VA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2019
5:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS AND DEBRIS BLOCKING THE ROAD NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CEDAR SPRINGS ROAD AND RURAL RETREAT ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Rural Retreat, VA
58 mph
Jul 1, 2012
11:03 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree that blocked Little Reed Island Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 S Crockett, VA
68 mph
Jul 1, 2012
10:15 AM EST-5
Wind report for Rural Retreat, VA
Wythe County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A cluster of severe thunderstorms over western Wythe County produced numerous pockets of wind damage. Several homes sustained shingle damage and one had a roof blown off along Old Stage Road. In addition, two persons were injured by falling tree branches near Rural Retreat Lake. Several trees were blown down at the lake and a roof blown off a concession stand. Additional damage was reported in Rural Retreat and Speedwell. In the northwest part of the county, areas around the country club and Stony Fork were damaged. In eastern Wythe County, Ivanhoe sustained damage.|The area around the Wytheville Golf and Country Club on Highway 11 was also hit hard with fallen trees and power lines along the road near the West End Cemetery.|Mountain Empire Airport (KMKJ) had 68 mph wind gust at 11:14 AM from this storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.73 NNW Rural Retreat, 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 Rural Retreat, 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Rural Retreat, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,614
Households651
Housing units768
Income
Median household income$60,114
$100k+ households36.9%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached611
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily64
Large multifamily16
Mobile homes77
Housing mix
Single-family share79.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share10.4%
Mobile-home share10.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied550
Renter-occupied101
Vacant units117
Home value & age
Median home value$167,900
Owner homes $300k+8.4%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1977
Older-home share54.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars627
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 14 hail, 25 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Rural Retreat, VA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 20, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rural Retreat?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Rural Retreat, VA is 1.50″. It was reported near N Rural Retreat, VA on March 24, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rural Retreat — 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 Rural Retreat address?

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