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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Smithfield, VA from February 18, 1960 through August 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Smithfield, VA · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Smithfield, VA

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 4, 2022
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: IMAGE FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mogarts Beach, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2022
10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Isle Of Wight, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Mogarts Beach, VA
1.75″ hail
Feb 25, 2017
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Smithfield, VA
1.00″ hail
Feb 25, 2017
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rescue, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2011
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rescue, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2009
2:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Smithfield, VA
0.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
12:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported on Wilson Road near downtown Smithfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Smithfield, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2008
8:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNE Magnet, VA
0.88″ hail
May 23, 2005
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Smithfield, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2002
5:45 PM EST
Hail report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Isle Of Wight, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2000
7:00 PM EST
Hail report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 0.75 inch diameter hail reported by a spotter on Carver Road in Smithfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smithfield, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 1996
7:37 PM EST
Hail report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Isle Of Wight, 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 Smithfield, VA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Route 620 near Harry Wilson Road. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bethel Church, VA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Route 620 near Comet headed toward Ivor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Bethel Church, VA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed through a home on the 200 block of Moonfield Drive. Numerous trees downed along the same block adjacent to the Pagan River.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Smithfield, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NE Smithfield. Trees downed through a home on the 200 block of Moonfield Drive. Numerous trees downed along the same block adjacent to the Pagan River.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Smithfield, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees down and snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Smithfield, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Waterworks Rd closed due to a tree downed at the intersection with US-258. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Smithfield, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Jones Town Drive in Ivor. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Pons, VA
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2026
6:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house and missing shingles from another house in Smithfield. Relayed via NWS employee. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smithfield, VA
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2025
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Tree fell on a UPS Truck near the intersection of Blounts Corner Rd and Days Point Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lawson, VA
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped along Foursquare Rd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Bethel Church, VA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree knocked down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Isle Of Wight, VA
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Bethel Church, VA
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Bethel Church, VA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR RECYCLE CENTER ON FOURSQUARE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bethel Church, VA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWNED ON CRANFORD RD. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, VA

5 reports
UNK category
Jul 8, 2021
11:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN WITH ONE ON A HOME STRETCHING FROM JORDAN RD... ACROSS THE PAGAN RIVER TO BLOUNTS CORNER RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Smithfield, VA
EF0 category
Jan 11, 2014
3:32 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just north of Route 10, then continued northeast into the Mogarts Beach area. Many trees and some power lines were downed. Some trees fell on homes and vehicles. The tornado was on the ground about 1.4 miles before dissipating over the James River.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.04 WNW Lawson, VA
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2009
6:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 tornado tracked along a nearly 8 mile track from near Raynor east-northeast to approximately one mile northwest of Smithfield. Damage along the path was intermittent and primarily characterized by trees topped out or blown down. There was also minor damage to homes and sheds in the form of shingles off roofs and siding peeled away. In addition, a few metal roofs were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 N Raynor, VA
F1 category
Jul 12, 1996
9:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Smithfield, VA
F1 category
Feb 18, 1960
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 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

Smithfield, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,729
Households3,453
Housing units3,646
Income
Median household income$110,182
$100k+ households51%
$150k+ households31.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,876
Attached single-family202
Small multifamily403
Large multifamily118
Mobile homes47
Housing mix
Single-family share78.9%
Attached-home share5.5%
Multifamily share14.3%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,846
Renter-occupied607
Vacant units193
Home value & age
Median home value$358,100
Owner homes $300k+68.9%
Owner homes $500k+20.6%
Owner homes $750k+3.4%
Median year built1992
Older-home share33.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,237
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 47 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Smithfield, VA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Smithfield?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Smithfield, VA is 1.75″. It was reported near Smithfield, VA on February 25, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Smithfield — 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 Smithfield address?

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