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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Highland County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Highland County, VA from April 28, 1959 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 24465 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
53
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Highland County, VA · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Highland County

27 reports
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2.50″ hail
Jul 28, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis ball size hail observed in the 300 block of Turner Lane.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Sw Mustoe, VA
1.25″ hail
Jul 28, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sw Mustoe, VA
2.50″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
6:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WDBJ photo relayed of tennis ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcdowell, VA
2.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
6:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WHSV photo of two inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Mustoe, VA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2013
4:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mountain Oasis on west side of McDowell reported hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .7 WNW Mc Dowell, VA
1.25″ hail
Aug 1, 2012
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter and half dollar size at the largest.
NWS Hail Report Location: .05 ESE Clover Creek, VA
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2012
7:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near McDowell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.52 W Mc Dowell, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2012
2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near Blue Grass.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 N Blue Grass, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2011
11:06 AM EST-5
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported at Clover Creek.
NWS Hail Report Location: .07 SE Clover Creek, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
5:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported along Upper Ford Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.43 NE Headwaters, VA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near Monterey.
NWS Hail Report Location: .7 WNW Monterey Hannah Arpt, VA
1.25″ hail
May 26, 2011
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported near Mill Gap.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.17 WSW Mill Gap, VA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported at Mill Gap.
NWS Hail Report Location: .26 WNW Mill Gap, VA
1.25″ hail
May 26, 2011
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported near Mill Gap.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.42 SW Mill Gap, VA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
4:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near Mill Gap.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.42 SW Mill Gap, 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 Highland County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on the 8000 blk of Jackson River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Mustoe, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down on the Big Valley Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Wnw Williamsville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees down all throughout the county. More details later.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monterey, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on the 4000 blk of Highland Turnpike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Mcdowell, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on the 3000 blk of Potomac River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Possum Trot, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on the 3500 blk of Mountain Turnpike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Hightown, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
6:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on the 500 blk of Mill Gap Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vanderpool, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
6:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on the 4700 blk of Jackson River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Vanderpool, VA
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees down along Jackson River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monterey, VA
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees down along Jackson River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monterey, VA
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
5:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blew down in the 3000 block of Strait Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Possum Trot, VA
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
7:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees down in the area of Church Hill Rd... Seldom Seen Rd... and Doe Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Mcdowell, VA
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees down across Highland County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monterey, VA
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2024
4:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down on Cowpasture River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Mcdowell, VA
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2024
4:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking all lanes on Bluegrass Valley Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW New Hampden, 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 Highland County

1 reports
UNK category
Apr 28, 1959
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Highland County, VA
Highland County · 1,462 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

Highland County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,265
Households1,003
Housing units1,839
Income
Median household income$62,946
$100k+ households37.3%
$150k+ households12.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,462
Attached single-family34
Small multifamily43
Large multifamily5
Mobile homes295
Housing mix
Single-family share79.5%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share2.6%
Mobile-home share16.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied884
Renter-occupied119
Vacant units836
Home value & age
Median home value$195,700
Owner homes $300k+27.9%
Owner homes $500k+6.7%
Owner homes $750k+4.1%
Median year built1972
Older-home share59.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars951
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Highland County

24465 56
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24484 29
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24413 18
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24458 13
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24487 9
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24442 2
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 27 hail, 53 wind, and 1 tornado reports in Highland County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Highland County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Highland County is 2.50″. It was reported near Mustoe, VA on July 28, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Highland 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 Highland County address?

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