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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Rockbridge County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Rockbridge County, VA from August 15, 1958 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 24450 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
61
Wind Reports
271
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rockbridge County, VA · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Rockbridge County

30 reports
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0.50″ hail
Sep 4, 2026
9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Nw Lexington, VA
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2025
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Natural Bridge, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2025
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Fairfield, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfield, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2020
10:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED ON ROUTE 39 IN ROCKBRIDGE BATHS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockbridge Baths, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2020
2:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL FELL AT A FUEL CITY GAS STATION IN RAPHINE OFF EXIT 205 ALONG I-81.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Vesuvius, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2019
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA SHARED IMAGE OF HAIL FROM THE RAPHINE AREA. TIMING ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Vesuvius, VA
1.25″ hail
May 14, 2018
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL WAS OBSERVED ALONG SMOKEY ROW ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Rockbridge Baths, VA
1.25″ hail
May 14, 2018
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL FELL NEAR EXIT 205 ALONG INTERSTATE 81.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Vesuvius, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2017
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Lexington City, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Glasgow, VA
1.25″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
7:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LASTED ABOUT 2 MINUTES
NWS Hail Report Location: Glasgow, VA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Glasgow, VA
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2014
3:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fairfield, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2012
6:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed dime to quarter-sized hail which fell for five to ten minutes along Anderson Farm Road from one to two miles east-northeast of Rockbridge Baths.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Rockbridge Baths, 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 Rockbridge County

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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on to Jordan Street between the intersections with Jackson Avenue and Paxton Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Jackson Ave near Jordan St.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Ross road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Lexington, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down six trees that fell on to multiple power lines and on to three vehicles across the Washington and Lee University campus. No injuries to any drivers of the vehicles occurr
NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Kendal Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Lexington, VA
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along Back Run Road just west of the intersection with Arnolds Valley Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Natural Bridge, VA
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along Sallings Mountain Road just west of the intersection with Sonnys Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Glasgow, VA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down at the intersection of Lincoln road and Old Buena Vista road in Rockbridge county Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Lexington, VA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call center reported a tree down at the intersection of West Midland road and Stone Gate Lane in Rockbridge county Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nw Lexington, VA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down at the intersection of West Midland trail road and Stone View circle road in Rockbridge county Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Lexington, VA
66 mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Fairfield, VA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2026
3:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Boundary Line Lane off North Lee Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sse Rockbridge Baths, VA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Rockbridge Baths, VA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
12:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center in Rockbridge county Virginia reported a tree down off Virginia Avenue in Goshen.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Goshen, VA
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2025
7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on the 800 block of Mt. Atlas Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Rockbridge Baths, 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 Rockbridge County

3 reports
UNK category
May 9, 2022
12:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-0 TORNADO OCCURRED 0.10 MILE NORTHEAST OF THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD (37.88N... 79.29W). DAMAGE ALONG THE TORNADO PATH CONSISTED OF DAMAGE TO THREE SIDES OF A CHURCH... SEVERAL LARGE DOWNED TREES... AND DAMAGE TO THE SIDING OF SOME FARM OUTBUILDINGS NEAR THE END OF THE DAMAGE PATH. PEAK WIND SPEED 65MPH. PATH LENGTH 0.10 MILE TO THE NORTHEAST. PATH WIDTH 60 YRDS. END TIME 840 PM EDT. END LOCATION 37.88N... 79.29W.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Fairfield, VA
EF0 category
Apr 16, 2011
1:03 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down along South River Road a little less than a half mile south of the intersection with Highway 56. There was minor damage to a garage, house and barn along South River Road. Several cedar trees were also snapped off at this location. The tornado continued northeast with intermittent damage to trees and the siding of some homes. The tornado crossed Route 56 and lifted near the Augusta County border. Along South River Road in Vesuvius a large cedar tree was uprooted and fell on a metal carport. Winds were estimated to be up to 85 MPH with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .13 WNW Vesuvius, VA
F0 category
Jun 5, 1975
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County · 9,096 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

Rockbridge County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,578
Households9,552
Housing units11,315
Income
Median household income$63,975
$100k+ households34.9%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,096
Attached single-family206
Small multifamily610
Large multifamily220
Mobile homes1,183
Housing mix
Single-family share80.4%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share7.3%
Mobile-home share10.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,492
Renter-occupied2,060
Vacant units1,763
Home value & age
Median home value$238,700
Owner homes $300k+33.9%
Owner homes $500k+14.3%
Owner homes $750k+4.4%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,078
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Rockbridge County

24450 139
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24066 92
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24416 42
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24555 33
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24435 32
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24472 29
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24439 26
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24579 7
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 61 hail, 271 wind, and 3 tornado reports in Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Rockbridge County is 1.75″. It was reported near N Fairfield, VA on June 11, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge County address?

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