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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Smyth County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Smyth County, VA from April 13, 1972 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 24354 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
58
Wind Reports
226
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Smyth County, VA · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Smyth County

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 26, 2024
8:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two-inch diameter hail was observed along Flat Ridge Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Sugar Grove, VA
1.25″ hail
May 6, 2022
9:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Marion, VA
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2022
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Chilhowie, VA
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2022
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EXTREMELY HIGH WIND... RAIN AND HAIL RANGING IN SIZES OF A QUARTER TO AS BIG AS A GOLF BALL. HAIL ACCUMULATED ON THE GROUND IN SOME PLACES UP TO 2INCHES DEEP.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Adwolf, VA
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2017
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL ON FLATWOODS ROAD CLOSE TO THE TOWN OF THOMAS BRIDGE
NWS Hail Report Location: SE Thomas Bridge, VA
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2017
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Marion, VA
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2017
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ADWOOLFE ROAD AND LAUREL SPRINGS ROAD
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Marion, VA
2.00″ hail
May 27, 2017
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Chilhowie, VA
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2017
10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: IN RICH VALLEY
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ENE Saltville, VA
1.25″ hail
May 27, 2017
10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF-DOLLAR HAIL. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Saltville, VA
1.50″ hail
May 27, 2017
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Saltville, VA
1.50″ hail
May 27, 2017
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saltville, VA
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2017
10:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIEWER PIC IN SALTVILLE FROM DAVID BOYD/WCYB OF HAIL RANGING FROM PING PONG TO GOLF BALL SIZE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Saltville, VA
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2017
10:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIEWER PIC IN SALTVILLE FROM DAVID BOYD/WCYB OF HAIL RANGING FROM PING PONG TO GOLF BALL SIZE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Saltville, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Chilhowie, 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 Smyth County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
3:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Atkins, VA
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
3:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Chilhowie, VA
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
3:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Allison Gap, VA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Adwolf, VA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Whitetop Road_ near Mill Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sw Thomas Bridge, VA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Greenwood Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Marion, VA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Still House Hollow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Allison Gap, VA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power line off Whitetop Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Chilhowie, VA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power line off Lee Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Chilhowie, VA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Upper Poore Valley Road near its intersection with Still House Hollow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Broadford, VA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Allison Gap, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blocking both lanes over Teas Road just west of Rye Valley.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Sugar Grove, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
3:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down across the Atkins area in Smyth County Virginia this morning.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atkins, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
3:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down along Sugar grove highway in Smyth County Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Troutdale, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
3:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Couple of trees down near the intersection of Lee Hwy and Bales Lane. Areas of deep standing water from runoff.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Atkins, 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 Smyth County

7 reports
EF2 category
Apr 28, 2011
12:15 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado with winds estimated up to 115 MPH entered from Washington County and continued northeast until lifting at Carlock Creek Road near Brushy mountain. Five homes received significant damage to their roofs and walls. Three mobile homes were overturned as well. Several other buildings in the path also received moderate damage to their roofs. Numerous large trees were also either uprooted or snapped mid trunk.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.73 SSE Quarry, VA
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
11:13 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado with winds estimated up to 100 MPH touched down in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, mainly cutting through the Grindstone Campground. At least 200 trees were snapped at the trunk or uprooted and a bath house was damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.16 SSE Thomas Bridge, VA
F1 category
May 20, 2005
12:25 AM EST
Tornado report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down briefly 6 miles south of Marion, at 0025 EST on May 20th. Many trees were snapped or uprooted. In addition, shingles were stripped from several roofs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Marion, VA
UNK category
Jul 13, 1975
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F0 category
Jun 5, 1975
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F2 category
Jan 25, 1975
10:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F3 category
Apr 4, 1974
3:05 AM CST
Tornado report for Smyth County, VA
Smyth County · 10,727 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

Smyth County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,585
Households12,530
Housing units15,080
Income
Median household income$46,859
$100k+ households26.7%
$150k+ households8.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,727
Attached single-family91
Small multifamily982
Large multifamily514
Mobile homes2,766
Housing mix
Single-family share71.1%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share9.9%
Mobile-home share18.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,880
Renter-occupied3,650
Vacant units2,550
Home value & age
Median home value$125,800
Owner homes $300k+11.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1974
Older-home share59.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,703
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Smyth County

24354 124
Adwolf, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24370 81
Saltville, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24319 55
Chilhowie, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24368 29
Rural Retreat, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24378 20
Troutdale, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24318 17
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24236 16
Damascus, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24311 15
Atkins, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24375 14
Sugar Grove, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24316 2
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 58 hail, 226 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Smyth 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 Smyth County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Smyth County is 2.00″. It was reported near Sugar Grove, VA on May 26, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Smyth 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 Smyth County address?

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