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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Grayson County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Grayson County, VA from July 10, 1959 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 24333 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
83
Wind Reports
112
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Grayson County, VA · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Grayson County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 26, 2024
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail was observed along Highway 58 in the community of Whitetop.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Whitetop, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
7:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Galax City, VA
2.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
5:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Fries, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
5:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Fries, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
5:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Spring Valley, VA
1.25″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
5:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Baywood, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
5:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Independence, VA
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
5:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Elk Creek, VA
1.25″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
3:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR HAIL. GROUND ALMOST COVERED IN HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Volney, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2020
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fries, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2019
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 4 SSW GALAX CITY. RETIRED NWS EMPLOYEE. REPORTED THAT HAIL FELL FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. THE HAIL STARTED OUT AS THE SIZE OF DIMES AND THEN BECAME AS LARGE AS QUARTERS. ONLY HAIL INITIALLY BEFORE THE RAIN CAME LATER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Galax City, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2019
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RETIRED NWS EMPLOYEE. REPORTED THAT HAIL FELL FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. THE HAIL STARTED OUT AS THE SIZE OF DIMES AND THEN BECAME AS LARGE AS QUARTERS. ONLY HAIL INITIALLY BEFORE THE RAIN CAME LATER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Galax City, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2017
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Fries, VA
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2017
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Rugby, VA
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2014
12:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Independence, 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 Grayson County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down reported in the town of Troutdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: Troutdale, VA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in western Grayson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Whitetop, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power line off U.S. 58.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Whitetop, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media reported that multiple trees were down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Independence, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
3:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power line off Roberts Cove Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Flatridge, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were snapped in half by thunderstorm winds at the Galax Municipal Golf Course.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Galax City, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social Media post of multiple trees snapped in half on the Galax Municipal Golf Course in Galax Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Galax City, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2025
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off of building with people still inside.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Galax City, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2025
6:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Tree fell on camper resulting in one injury.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Fries, VA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and wires down along Fox Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Mouth Of Wilson, VA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
8:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Huge tree down along Reserve Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Galax City, VA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down by the 911 Call Center off Meadow Creek Road near the town of Galax in Grayson County Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Galax City, VA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was reported down off Grayson Parkway near the town of Galax in Grayson County Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Baywood, VA
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree branch on Forest Lane near the intersection with Skyline Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Galax City, VA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2024
6:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Volney, 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 Grayson County

4 reports
UNK category
Jul 5, 2022
8:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM BAYWOOD. SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE BAYWOOD AREA. ESTIMATED PEAK WIND 95 MPH. PATH LENGTH 2.2 MILES. PATH WIDTH 150 YARDS. END POINT 2.7 SE BAYWOOD AT 4:12 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 0.2 Se Baywood, VA
UNK category
Oct 23, 2017
9:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM HAS CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN VERY BRIEFLY FOR ABOUT ONE MINUTE JUST SOUTHWEST OF FRIES ON TWIN POND LANE IN THE TOWN OF PROVIDENCE...CROSSING OVER OPOSSUM LANE AND KEITH LANE...AND THEN LIFTING ON HIGHWAY 94 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH MANDOLIN DRIVE. SEVERAL HOMES AND OUT BUILDINGS EXPERIENCED AT LEAST MINOR DAMAGE...WITH MANY TREES BROKEN OR SNAPPED ALONG THE STORM PATH THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY ONE THIRD OF MILE LONG AND 175 YARDS IN WIDTH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Fries, VA
EF0 category
May 6, 2009
9:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of Peaks Mountain Road, and Marthas Knob Road. It was intermittently on the ground as it traveled east-northeast into Carroll County, to the intersection of Marthas Knob Road and Dickey Drive. Many trees were snapped and uprooted in Grayson County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.67 SE Oldtown, VA
F1 category
Jul 10, 1959
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Grayson County, VA
Grayson County · 6,949 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

Grayson County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,323
Households6,202
Housing units8,961
Income
Median household income$42,864
$100k+ households25.2%
$150k+ households7.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,949
Attached single-family51
Small multifamily239
Large multifamily48
Mobile homes1,663
Housing mix
Single-family share77.6%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share3.2%
Mobile-home share18.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,080
Renter-occupied1,122
Vacant units2,759
Home value & age
Median home value$132,300
Owner homes $300k+14.1%
Owner homes $500k+3.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1975
Older-home share57.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,874
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Grayson County

24333 118
Galax, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24330 48
Stevens Creek, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24348 47
Independence, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24363 40
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28675 32
Sparta, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
24378 20
Troutdale, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24326 19
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24350 14
Ivanhoe, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24292 7
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 83 hail, 112 wind, and 4 tornado reports in Grayson County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Grayson County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Grayson County is 2.00″. It was reported near Fries, VA on March 27, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Grayson 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 Grayson County address?

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