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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Culpeper County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Culpeper County, VA from June 12, 1959 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 22701 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
54
Wind Reports
316
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Culpeper County, VA · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Culpeper County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
4:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richardsville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Dunavant, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Reva, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
9:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Slate Mills, VA
1.25″ hail
Aug 12, 2018
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL. LASTED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES DOING DAMAGE TO CROPS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Elkwood, VA
1.75″ hail
Aug 12, 2018
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: Culpeper, VA
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2018
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Viewtown, VA
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2017
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Rixeyville, VA
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2017
7:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Richardsville, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RT 686 AND HWY 15
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Culpeper, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Culpeper, VA
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2016
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Culpeper, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 5, 2012
4:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported by spotter near Rappahannock-Culpeper County Line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.29 NNE Boston, VA
1.25″ hail
Jul 31, 2012
6:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail was reported near Jeffersonton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .18 SW Jeffersonton, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 25, 2011
3:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 SSW Richardsville, 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 Culpeper County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
7:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down in Reva due to thunderstorm winds. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reva, VA
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
7:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down along Jeffersonton Road and Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jeffersonton, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Viewtown, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3-5 trees down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Culpeper, VA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on US-15/US-29 James Madison Highway at Beverly Ford Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elkwood, VA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blocking part of US 29 near Berry Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elkwood, VA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Carrico Mills Road shutdown due to trees and wires near Borst Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Elkwood, VA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple sheds blown over on Church Street near the Brandy Station Fire Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Elkwood, VA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down near the intersection of VA-669 Carrico Mills Road and Borst Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Elkwood, VA
58 mph
Aug 8, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Alanthus, VA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Rixeyville Road closed due to mutliple trees down near Kimber Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Rixeyville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on wires on VA-229 Rixeyville Road and Kimber Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Rixeyville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires down north of Rixeyville to Jeffersonton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jeffersonton, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down near intersection of Mt. Zion Church Rd and Liberty Hall
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Alanthus, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down near intersection of Oak Shade Rd and Ryland Chapel Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Jeffersonton, 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 Culpeper County

10 reports
UNK category
May 28, 2024
1:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 5 Inj *** Survey confirmed EF-1 tornado with estimated 95 mph peak winds along a 4.8 mile path and a maximum width of 100 yards. Two outbuildings were overturned... injuring five people who occupied one of them. It also snapped and uprooted dozens of large trees in multiple directions.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Cardova, VA
EF0 category
Jun 4, 2008
6:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey concluded that an EF-1 tornado touched down in eastern Culpeper County near Stevensburg. Maximum winds were estimated to be 95 mph. Mainly tree damage was observed. The tornado lifted near Lignum.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.28 WSW Stevensburg, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2005
6:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service surveyed wind damage in western Culpeper county just west of Eggbornsville. Mainly scattered F0 tree damage, a few topped and blown over small trees, was found on Routes 628 and 646, west of Eggbornsville. The tornado lifted after it crossed the Hazel River and before where it would have crossed Route 729. This tornado has been rated an F0 on the Fujita Scale. Of note, the storm that produced this tornado likely produced the F0 tornado further north in Rappahannock county about the same time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Rixeyville, VA
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
4:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down north of Culpeper near Catalpa. The tornado blew down branches from severaltrees. It blew in a garage door and the roof was blown off the garage and off part of the house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Catalpa, VA
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
4:36 PM EST
Tornado report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in Mitchells along Route 615. The tornado moved over several out buildings and homes. At least 12 homes sustained moderate to severe damage. Numerous trees were uprooted, and a shed was picked up off its foundation by the storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mitchells, VA
F1 category
Sep 8, 2004
1:57 PM EST
Tornado report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in Elkwood. The tornado caused damage to the Willow Run Growers Greenhouse Complex. A 20 foot square building with a sturdy metal roof was completely destroyed. Two cars in a parking lot were moved and a pickup truck was tipped over. Estimated winds were 75 to 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Elkwood, VA
F0 category
Jul 10, 2003
5:51 PM EST
Tornado report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in Reva and left intermittent tree damage until it lifted just north of Culpeper.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Reva, VA
F4 category
Sep 24, 2001
2:03 PM EST
Tornado report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged several buildings and destroyed one home before crossing into Fauquier County. Two people were injured when the tornado damaged a trailer park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Rixeyville, VA
F0 category
Sep 20, 2001
6:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A funnel cloud briefly touched down at Lake Pelham.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Culpeper, VA
F2 category
Oct 13, 1983
4:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County · 16,026 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 · County

Culpeper County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population53,563
Households18,584
Housing units19,529
Income
Median household income$96,098
$100k+ households48.7%
$150k+ households22.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached16,026
Attached single-family1,199
Small multifamily821
Large multifamily1,187
Mobile homes296
Housing mix
Single-family share82.1%
Attached-home share6.1%
Multifamily share10.3%
Mobile-home share1.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,848
Renter-occupied4,736
Vacant units945
Home value & age
Median home value$386,400
Owner homes $300k+71.7%
Owner homes $500k+24.3%
Owner homes $750k+5.2%
Median year built1992
Older-home share32.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars18,017
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Culpeper County

22701 188
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22740 56
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22734 38
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22733 29
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 54 hail, 316 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Culpeper County, 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 Culpeper County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Culpeper County is 4.50″. It was reported near Culpeper, VA on May 4, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Culpeper County — 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 Culpeper County address?

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