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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Washington County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Washington County, VA from July 27, 1956 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 24210 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
43
Wind Reports
213
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Washington County, VA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Washington County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Abingdon, VA
1.25″ hail
May 6, 2022
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN AS WELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Benhams, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2021
6:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Abingdon, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2021
6:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Benhams, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2021
6:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Bristol Va, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
4:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Glade Spring, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 20, 2019
9:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Abingdon, VA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2018
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY... VA AND SULLIVAN COUNTY... TN LINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Abingdon, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2016
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM POST OFFICE EMPLOYEE
NWS Hail Report Location: Abingdon, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2016
8:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZE REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Abingdon, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
10:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail 4 miles west-southwest of Saltville in eastern Washington county near the Smyth County line in Saltville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Saltville, VA
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
9:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golfball size hail 5 miles west-northwest of Saltville along Poor Valley Road in extreme eastern Washington County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Saltville, VA
1.25″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
9:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced half dollar size hail 10 miles north of Bristol.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.31 ENE Rush Corner, VA
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
8:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced golfball-size hail 7 miles northeast of Bristol.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Buffalo Pond, VA
2.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
8:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced 2 inch size hail 7 miles west of Bristol.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.32 WSW Three Spgs, 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 Washington County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
8:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Automated email from dispatch center. Tree down along Walden Rd near apartments.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Abingdon, VA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Washington Co Dispatch automated email. Large tree down blocking both lanes of road near Ramblewood Dr and Cedar Creek Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Emory-Meadow View, VA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several additional email reports from Washington Co dispatch of trees down across the Abingdon area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Abingdon, VA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Automated emails from county dispatch with multiple trees down near Empire Dr and Fifteen Mile Blvd. Tree on Empire Dr is blocking both lanes of traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Abingdon, VA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 to 3 inch diameter tree branches snapped and a few trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Benhams, VA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Hilander Park, VA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center automated email. Tree reported down on Porterfield Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Hilander Park, VA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down along Interstate 81 near and east of Abingdon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Emory-Meadow View, VA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of widespread trees down along Lee Highway... Weaver Pike... and several other roads in and around Bristol.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Bristol Va, VA
UNK mph
Dec 19, 2025
6:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb down outside of Lost Sock Laundry... blocking a lane of traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glade Spring, VA
UNK mph
Dec 19, 2025
6:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two roads in Abingdon with trees blown down blocking lanes of traffic... one with other debris blown onto roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: Abingdon, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2025
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several down trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Hilander Park, VA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.6 Ne Abingdon, VA
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and reports of hail. Hail size unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Abingdon, VA
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
7:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Hilander Park, 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 Washington County

10 reports
EF0 category
Mar 1, 2012
12:32 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This small tornado developed in the Combs Valley area from a supercell moving to the east through southwest Virginia. The tornado started on a hill crossed much of a farm, downed some trees and causing damage to several farm buildings. The tornado dissipated while on this same farm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.66 SSW Haskell, VA
EF3 category
Apr 28, 2011
12:01 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Glade Spring Tornado. An NWS storm survey reported an EF3 tornado formed south of Abingdon and tracked northeast to the Glade Spring area then moved into Smyth County Virginia. The 140 mph wind speed associated with the tornado, destroyed a small church as well as producing extensive damage to many residences and businesses. The tornado crossed I-81 at the Glade Spring exit (Exit 29) and caused extensive damage to a large truck stop as well as flipping trucks on the property. One truck turned on its side and smashed into the corner of the restaurant. ||Three people died and 50 were injured by the tornado. A 59 year old man and a 67 year old women died when the tornado destroyed their mobile homes. In addition, a 71 year old man died in his home. An indirect death occurred when a 60-year-old woman, driving a car rear-ended a stationary tractor trailer.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Clip, VA
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
11:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Green Cove Tornado. A NWS Storm Survey reported an EF1 tornado touched down near Green Cove on the Virginia Creeper Trail. It had a path width of 200 yards and a path length of 0.5 miles. The max wind of 90 mph downed numerous trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .85 WSW Green Cove, VA
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
9:13 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Abingdon Tornado. A NWS Storm Survey reported an EF1 tornado touched down near Abingdon. It started about 2 miles south of I-81 exit 17, near Highway 75 and tracked across Highway 58, just south of Highway 11 before dissipating. The max wind of 105 mph downed numerous trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .55 W Vance, VA
EF0 category
Apr 27, 2011
9:04 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reedy Creek Tornado. A NWS Storm Survey reported an EF0 tornado touched down near Reedy Creek. It had a path width of 50 yards and a path length of 0.5 miles. The max wind of 70 mph downed many trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .19 W Haskell, VA
EF0 category
Jun 16, 2009
7:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down briefly 3 miles southeast of Abingdon with a 20 yard path width and path length of a tenth 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: N Watauga, VA
F0 category
Apr 30, 1990
4:25 PM EDT
Tornado report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F2 category
Jan 25, 1975
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F3 category
Apr 4, 1974
3:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F2 category
Jun 3, 1962
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Washington County, VA
Washington County · 18,500 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

Washington County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population53,913
Households22,118
Housing units25,505
Income
Median household income$62,774
$100k+ households36.1%
$150k+ households12.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached18,500
Attached single-family985
Small multifamily2,046
Large multifamily692
Mobile homes3,272
Housing mix
Single-family share72.5%
Attached-home share3.9%
Multifamily share10.7%
Mobile-home share12.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied16,770
Renter-occupied5,348
Vacant units3,387
Home value & age
Median home value$201,800
Owner homes $300k+25.5%
Owner homes $500k+7.4%
Owner homes $750k+4%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars21,077
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Washington County

24210 90
Abingdon, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24370 81
Saltville, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24319 55
Chilhowie, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24202 37
Bristol, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24340 28
Emory, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24211 20
Abingdon, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24236 16
Damascus, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24361 11
Meadowview, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24258 3
Hiltons, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24270 2
Mendota, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 43 hail, 213 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Washington County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Washington County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Washington County is 2.75″. It was reported near NE Glade Spg, VA on April 9, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Washington 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 Washington County address?

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