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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Montgomery County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Montgomery County, VA from July 9, 1965 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 24073 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
162
Wind Reports
306
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Montgomery County, VA · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Montgomery County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
7:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Walton, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
7:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Merrimac, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2023
9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blacksburg, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2018
5:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NOT A LOT OF HAIL BUT THOSE THAT FELL WERE AS LARGE AS QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Christiansburg, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2018
5:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED FROM THE PUBLIC VIA ONLINE FORM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Christiansburg, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2018
5:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL FELL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF PRICES FORK ROAD AND PEPPERS FERRY ROAD
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Radford, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
8:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Blacksburg, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DENTED CARS
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Blacksburg, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LASTED 3-4 MINUTES
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Blacksburg, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
7:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL LASTED 15 MIN
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Blacksburg, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGEST HAIL FELL 335PM TO 340PM
NWS Hail Report Location: Blacksburg, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DENTED CARS
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Blacksburg, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
9:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NW Vicker, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2015
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .77 N Rogers, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2013
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell across the Corporate Research Center in Blacksburg, including the location of the National Weather Service office.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 SW Blacksburg Vpi Arpt, 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 Montgomery County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down on East Main street in Christiansburg Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Christiansburg, VA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down off of Childress road in Montgomery county Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Childress, VA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down off of Brooksfield road in Montgomery County Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Prices Fork, VA
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This is a second test message.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Merrimac, VA
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This is a test message.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Blacksburg, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Lusters Gate Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Blacksburg, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in the parking lot of the Blacksburg NWS office.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Merrimac, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
7:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Bobcat Lane and Glade Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Prices Fork, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down at the intersection of Mount Zion Road and Keisters Branch road per NWS Employee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Prices Fork, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
7:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along the intersection of Glade Road and Mt Zion Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Prices Fork, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Clubhouse Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Blacksburg, VA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree is down blocking the entire intersection of Meadow Creek Road and Youngs Lane in Montgomery County Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Childress, VA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported a downed tree blocking the entire roadway in the intersection of Prices Fork Road and Brightwood Manor Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Blacksburg, VA
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a powerline on Pine Hollow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Shawsville, VA
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
7:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down throughout Montgomery County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Blacksburg, 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 Montgomery County

3 reports
UNK category
Aug 31, 2021
10:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO FORMED IN A FIELD JUST SOUTH OF I-81 AND CROSSED IN FRONT OF THEM AT EXIT 108 ON I-81. TYLER ROAD AND MUD PIKE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Childress, VA
F0 category
Jun 11, 1998
4:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Radford City, VA
F1 category
Mar 30, 1987
9:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County · 22,582 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

Montgomery County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population99,159
Households36,731
Housing units42,229
Income
Median household income$70,769
$100k+ households36.8%
$150k+ households14.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached22,582
Attached single-family2,991
Small multifamily5,445
Large multifamily7,190
Mobile homes4,014
Housing mix
Single-family share53.5%
Attached-home share7.1%
Multifamily share29.9%
Mobile-home share9.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied20,105
Renter-occupied16,626
Vacant units5,498
Home value & age
Median home value$283,600
Owner homes $300k+45.8%
Owner homes $500k+17.5%
Owner homes $750k+4.4%
Median year built1986
Older-home share39.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars34,629
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Montgomery County

24073 155
Christiansburg, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24060 145
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24141 84
Radford, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24061 64
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24149 39
Riner, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24087 29
Elliston, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24347 28
Hiwassee, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24162 25
Shawsville, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24070 24
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24138 18
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24059 11
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 162 hail, 306 wind, and 3 tornado reports in Montgomery County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Montgomery County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Montgomery County is 2.25″. It was reported near Pilot, VA on May 5, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County address?

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