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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Russell County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Russell County, VA from June 13, 1957 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 24266 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
147
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Russell County, VA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Russell County

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2021
8:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Dye, VA
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2018
6:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Cleveland, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2014
12:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail in Castlewood.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Castlewood, VA
1.25″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
9:40 AM EST-5
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail was reported at Honaker.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Honaker, VA
1.00″ hail
Feb 29, 2012
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Highway department personnel reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail north of Lebanon.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Lebanon, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement personnel reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail in Lebanon.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lebanon, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
12:05 AM EST-5
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement personnel reported early morning thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail in Lebanon.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lebanon, VA
1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2011
7:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Rosedale, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2009
5:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The fire department officials reported nickle-size hail fell at the Castlewood Fire Station.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Castlewood, VA
0.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2008
9:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Lebanon.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lebanon, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2008
9:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dispatch reported nickel-size hail in Castlewood.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Castlewood, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2004
4:10 PM EST
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lots of small hail countywide and some 3/4 inch
NWS Hail Report Location: Lebanon, VA
0.75″ hail
Nov 10, 2002
11:53 PM EST
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Banners Corner, VA
1.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2002
3:42 PM EST
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Rosedale, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2002
4:05 PM EST
Hail report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Lebanon, 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 Russell County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
3:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Hansonville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Castlewood, VA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch relayed a few trees down in Hansonville area of Russell County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Hansonville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Ene Rosedale, VA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reporting a few downed trees around the Castlewood area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Castlewood, VA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Honaker, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Lebanon, VA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Castlewood, VA
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
6:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Lebanon, VA
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Cleveland, VA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2025
7:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Dye, VA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2024
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lebanon, VA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2024
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Castlewood, VA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported tree down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Lebanon, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSW Castlewood. Reports of trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Castlewood, 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 Russell County

6 reports
EF0 category
May 24, 2011
3:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down near the Bolton area and moved northeast to near Hansonville, Virginia, before lifting. Several trees were downed in the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Bolton, VA
EF0 category
Jun 16, 2009
6:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down briefly south of Castlewood with a 20 yard path width and path length of two-tenths of a mile. The tornado produced maximum wind speeds at 70 mph. A few trees were downed due to the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Castlewood, VA
EF2 category
May 8, 2009
9:27 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about eight miles east-northeast of Lebanon, Virginia with maximum wind speeds of 125 miles an hour. The path length was 1.1 mile and maximum width was 250 yards. Approximately 100 trees were snapped and uprooted along the tornado path. In addition...a well constructed wooden barn was completely destroyed and while a home incurred moderate damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ENE Lebanon, VA
EF0 category
May 8, 2009
9:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado briefly touched down about one mile northwest of Lebanon. The path length was one tenth of a mile and the path width was 20 yards. Maximum wind speed was 65 miles an hour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Lebanon, VA
EF0 category
Feb 11, 2009
5:59 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado tracked 4.2 miles near Honaker. The width of the path was 200 yards. The maximum wind speed estimate was around 70 mph. Several trees were downed and one barn had its roof dislodged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .88 NE Coulwood, VA
F1 category
Jul 19, 1996
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Russell County, VA
Russell County · 9,154 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Belfast, 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

Russell County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,635
Households10,470
Housing units12,772
Income
Median household income$49,020
$100k+ households27.5%
$150k+ households8.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,154
Attached single-family165
Small multifamily527
Large multifamily128
Mobile homes2,798
Housing mix
Single-family share71.7%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share5.1%
Mobile-home share21.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,936
Renter-occupied2,534
Vacant units2,302
Home value & age
Median home value$119,600
Owner homes $300k+9.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,886
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Russell County

24266 61
Lebanon, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24609 45
Claypool Hill, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24283 42
St. Paul, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24224 37
Castlewood, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24260 34
Honaker, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24225 21
Cleveland, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24271 19
Nickelsville, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24639 18
Raven, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24649 5
Raven, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24237 3
Dante, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24280 2
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 147 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Russell County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Russell County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Russell County is 1.75″. It was reported near .88 SW Rosedale, VA on March 23, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Russell 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 Russell County address?

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