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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Frederick County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Frederick County, VA from July 19, 1960 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 22630 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
77
Wind Reports
316
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Frederick County, VA · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Frederick County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING report of 1 inch hail
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Wilde Acres, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2024
5:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report. Several reports received from public of dime to quarter-sized hail in north side of Winchester. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Albin, VA
1.25″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
7:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail near the intersection of 522 North and Hunting Ridge Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Cedar Grove, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
7:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail in Cross Junction Virginia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cross Junction, VA
1.25″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
7:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail in Cross Junction Virginia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cross Junction, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
6:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Cross Junction, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2020
8:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Gore, VA
1.50″ hail
May 3, 2019
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Armel, VA
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2019
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Armel, VA
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2019
8:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Armel, VA
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2019
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Stephens City, VA
1.25″ hail
May 3, 2019
8:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Stephens City, VA
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2019
7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Cedar Hill, VA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2018
4:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Gainesboro, VA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2018
4:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED JUST SOUTH OF THE US 11 AND RT 37 INTERCHANGE BY SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPUTIES
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Winchester, 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 Frederick County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down due to thunderstorm winds at Main Street and Fifth Street. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Middletown, VA
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the 200 block of Oates Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Gravel Springs, VA
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pea size hail and large branches down near the intersection of US-48 Wardensville Pike and N Pifer Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Gravel Springs, VA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down onto powerlines 700 block of Savage Dr near Crow Dr
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilde Acres, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Maslin Valley Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Middletown, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Apple Pie Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Cedar Grove, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Cedar Creek Grade.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese High View Manor, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Wardensville Pike at Trails End Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Gravel Springs, VA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Custer Avenue at Prince Frederick Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Winchester, VA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of Marple Rd. and N Frederick Pk.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Albin, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down in the 800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Winchester, VA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Half dozen trees uprooted and numerous large branches snapped between intersection of Chappel Rd and Minebank Rd down to the 1200 block of Minebank Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nne Clary, VA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 75 trees downed along 500 to 700 blocks of Mindbank Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nne Clary, VA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large branches and trees downed and a short line of power poles and lines pulled down along state route 259.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne High View, VA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large branches snapped on north end of Cardinal Drive
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Wilde Acres, 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 Frederick County

10 reports
EF0 category
Apr 28, 2011
2:46 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado uprooted and snapped several trees near Middletown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.06 WSW Meadow Mills, VA
EF0 category
Jun 4, 2008
2:18 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey concluded an EF-0 tornado occurred in the Green Spring/Welltown area. About a dozen trees were snapped and uprooted in varied directions near the intersection of Green Spring Drive and Green Spring Court.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .78 E Green Spg, VA
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
9:02 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS survey team confirmed a tornado in Middletown. The tornado touched down on the grounds of an apple farm off Chapel Road. The team found damage to farm outbuildings and a large barn, including one farm outbuilding that was completely uplifted and destroyed with the remains deposited along a half mile path. Apple trees were uprooted, along with two pine trees and one hardwood tree snapped at the trunk approximately 15 feet from the ground. The metal roof of a large barn and the metal roof of a small outbuilding were peeled back in opposite directions despite being along the same damage path. Several ten pound weights were picked up and deposited 40 yards away from where they were originally located in the outbuilding that was completely uplifted. An oak measuring 6 feet in diameter and set 3 feet into the ground served as a structural foundation for the destroyed outbuilding was completely and cleanly removed from the ground and deposited 400 yards away.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .8 NNW Middletown, VA
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
4:37 PM EST
Tornado report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in western Frederick County, Virginia on the 17th. The path of the storm was 9 miles long. It touched down about one mile east of Middletown and Interstate 81. Roof damage was noted to many barns and outbuildings. A large two story brick garage was nearly destroyed when its roof was blown off from strong F1 tornado winds. In the western end of the Stonebrook Farm Subdivision, an estimated 100 oak and other hardwood trees ranging from 18 to 36 inches in diameter topped or snapped 20 to 50 feet up from the base in roughly a 2 block area. One home was completely destroyed and over 100 others damaged due to falling trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Middletown, VA
F2 category
Sep 17, 2004
3:39 PM EST
Tornado report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado produced a nearly continuous path of damage for 5 miles in eastern Frederick County. It touched down west of Millwood Pike near the Winchester Airport. Three homes suffered roof damage, a detached two car garage was destroyed, a platform deck was blown away, an office trailer was overturned, and numerous trees along the track of the storm were uprooted or topped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Winchester Arpt, VA
F0 category
Jul 30, 1998
5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Gainesboro, VA
F1 category
Jun 16, 1998
4:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Clear Brook, VA
F0 category
Jun 18, 1997
3:42 PM EST
Tornado report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Dbl Tollgate, VA
F1 category
Jun 2, 1962
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F2 category
Jul 13, 1961
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Frederick County, VA
Frederick County · 27,664 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Frederick County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population93,355
Households34,338
Housing units36,617
Income
Median household income$95,603
$100k+ households49.0%
$150k+ households22.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached27,664
Attached single-family3,662
Small multifamily1,028
Large multifamily2,100
Mobile homes2,144
Housing mix
Single-family share75.6%
Attached-home share10%
Multifamily share8.5%
Mobile-home share5.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied26,791
Renter-occupied7,547
Vacant units2,279
Home value & age
Median home value$355,000
Owner homes $300k+63.2%
Owner homes $500k+20.8%
Owner homes $750k+3.9%
Median year built1994
Older-home share25.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars33,152
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Frederick County

22630 152
Front Royal, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
22602 131
Shawneeland, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
22603 97
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22655 57
Stephens City, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
22601 52
Winchester, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
22645 34
Middletown, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
22625 30
Lake Holiday, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
22637 28
Gore, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
22624 19
Brucetown, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
22663 17
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22654 12
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22656 10
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 77 hail, 316 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Frederick 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 Frederick County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Frederick County is 3.50″. It was reported near Winchester Arpt, VA on April 23, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Frederick 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 Frederick County address?

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