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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Orange County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Orange County, VA from August 17, 1965 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
51
Wind Reports
336
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Orange County, VA · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Orange County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Sep 4, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail reported near Barboursville
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nnw Barboursville, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2024
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordonsville, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
8:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Twitter video of half-dollar to golf ball-sized hailstones bouncing off the grass.
NWS Hail Report Location: Flat Run, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Orange, VA
1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orange, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2019
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Nasons, VA
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2019
11:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Verdiersville, VA
1.75″ hail
May 30, 2019
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Nasons, VA
1.25″ hail
May 30, 2019
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Orange, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
6:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Locust Grove, VA
1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 2016
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Thornhill, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2016
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Orange, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2012
7:00 AM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.12 NNE Verdtersville, VA
2.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2012
6:49 AM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 NNW Rhoadesville, VA
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2012
6:48 AM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.51 ESE Everona, 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 Orange County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees down throughout Gordonsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nne Gordonsville, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
7:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down along Tatum Rd. between Tatum and Paytes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Belmont, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Kendall Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Nasons, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Rapidan Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Rapidan, VA
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
8:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines blocking the road at Monrovia Road and Oakshade Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Madison Run, VA
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees & power lines down near Zoar and Tinsley Mill Road blocking the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burr Hill, VA
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blocking road at Melody Rose Lane and Route 522. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Unionville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Gold Dale Lane and Old Plank Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gold Dale, VA
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees reported down on Lahore Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lahore, VA
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Kendall Road and Rapidan Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nasons, VA
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in western Orange. 1 tree down on vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eheart, VA
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down along Spotswood Trail and Route 20. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Barboursville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 5 trees down across the Locust Grove area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Gold Dale, VA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Marquis Road at Lahore Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lahore, VA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees down along Cox Mill Road and Mallorys Ford Road
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Madison Run, 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 Orange County

14 reports
UNK category
May 6, 2017
11:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO BEGAN IN THE 27000 BLOCK OF OLD MUSTERFIELD LANE... PROCEEDED NORTHEAST FOR 0.9 MILES... CROSSING COOKE LANE... AND ENDED NEAR MUSTERFIELD ROAD. DOZENS OF TREES UPROOTED AND SNAPPED... CINDER BLOCK GARAGE DETROYED... AND MINOR STRUCTUAL DAMAGE TO HOUSE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Burr Hill, VA
UNK category
Apr 6, 2017
4:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 TORNADO. MAX WINDS 85 MPH. 2.7 MILE LONG 175 YARD WIDE PATH OF EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE AND SOME MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE...MOST EXTENSIVE IN AREA OF U.S. 522 AND IDA MAE LANE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Everona, VA
EF0 category
Oct 13, 2011
3:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A discontinuous path of tree damage was seen from a creek near Clifton Road to Clarks Mountain Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .6 NE Nasons, VA
F2 category
Sep 17, 2004
4:28 PM EST
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A thunderstorm produced a second tornado in Rhodesville along Route 20 in eastern Orange County. A shed, a horse trailer, and a two silos were destroyed on one farm. A tree was thrown onto a house and a mobile home was demolished. The storm continued its northward and produced sporadic and less significant damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rhoadesville, VA
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
4:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in a heavily forested area near the western end of Lake Anna, southeast of Lahore. Several trees were topped or uprooted and the tornado significantly damaged two homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Lahore, VA
F0 category
Sep 8, 2004
5:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Montpelier Station in central Orange County. Damage was limited to a few trees and downed wires. The storm was on the ground for less than 1 minute, and maximum winds were 50 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Montpelier, VA
F1 category
Jun 6, 2002
4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado downed trees and power lines and caused minor roof damage east of Orange.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Orange, VA
F1 category
Sep 24, 2001
2:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado downed several trees near the intersection of Route 645 and 33.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Gordonsville, VA
F1 category
Jul 24, 1999
12:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees downed, some damaging homes and scattering debris on a nearby golf course near Route 3
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Flatrun, VA
F0 category
Sep 10, 1997
4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Orange, VA
F1 category
Jul 21, 1995
2:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado knocked down a path of trees threw Gordonsville. Route 33 east and Main Street were closed until trees could be cleared. Route 15 near Inwood was also closed for a while. Two cars were reported crushed. One horse was reported killed. Power lines and some street signs were torn down. Power was out to three-quarters of the town for four and a half hours. Minor damage occurred to a few houses. Several people reported seeing a funnel cloud.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gordonsville, VA
F3 category
Oct 18, 1990
11:15 AM EST
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
UNK category
Jul 19, 1977
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F2 category
Aug 17, 1965
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Orange County, VA
Orange County · 13,072 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

Orange County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population37,208
Households14,667
Housing units15,895
Income
Median household income$94,175
$100k+ households50.2%
$150k+ households21%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,072
Attached single-family699
Small multifamily758
Large multifamily731
Mobile homes635
Housing mix
Single-family share82.2%
Attached-home share4.4%
Multifamily share9.4%
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,411
Renter-occupied3,256
Vacant units1,228
Home value & age
Median home value$337,300
Owner homes $300k+59.3%
Owner homes $500k+19.3%
Owner homes $750k+8.3%
Median year built1992
Older-home share33.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,068
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 51 hail, 336 wind, and 14 tornado reports in Orange 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 Orange County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Orange County is 2.00″. It was reported near Rhoadesville, VA on September 6, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Orange 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 Orange County address?

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