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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Wise County, VA

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

Example: 24230 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
157
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Wise County, VA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Wise County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Feb 6, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Wise, VA
1.25″ hail
Feb 6, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Appalachia, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2018
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coeburn, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2016
7:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Stone Gap, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2013
4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported five miles east of Coeburn.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.77 SE Wise, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2012
5:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement personnel reported thunderstorms produced nickel to quarter-size hail in Wise.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Wise, VA
1.50″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
10:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail was reported four miles south of Coeburn.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSE Riverview, VA
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2012
1:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Big Stone Gap, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2012
1:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail north of Appalachia near Andover.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Appalachia, VA
1.75″ hail
Feb 29, 2012
6:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Highway department personnel reported thunderstorms produced golfball-size hail 3 miles southeast of Wise.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Wise, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
3:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement personnel reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail at Coeburn.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Coeburn, VA
0.75″ hail
Jul 3, 2011
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny sized hail fell for approximately ten minutes; nearly covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 E Stephens, VA
1.25″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media personnel reported thunderstorms produced Kennedy half dollar size hail Wise.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Wise, VA
0.88″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel-size hail fell at High Knob.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.35 SSE Dorchester Jct, VA
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2008
8:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dispatch reported nickel-size in Wise.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 E Stephens, 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 Wise County

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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
3:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Big Stone Gap, VA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
3:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few 3 to 4 inch in diameter branches down south of 58_ off of VA 72. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Coeburn, VA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several downed trees_ some partially blocking road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Wise, VA
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down near Pound.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pound, VA
81 mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of 81 MPH wind gust at home weather station mounted on roof of home. Also noted multiple trees snapped and broad rotation with storm as it passed ahead.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Wise, VA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several areas of trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Wise, VA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Pound, VA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Coeburn, VA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Wise, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2025
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Appalachia, VA
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Norton, VA
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down. Time estimated by radar. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Big Stone Gap, VA
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
6:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pound, VA
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
6:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Pound, VA
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Pound, 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 Wise County

3 reports
EF2 category
May 8, 2009
8:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 120 miles an hour occurred around five miles southeast of Pound, Virginia. Tornado damage was observed along the path which measured 1.7 mile in length with a path width of 120 yards. Two trailers along with several outbuildings were destroyed while one trailer was damaged. Numerous trees...some in clusters...were downed by the high wind speeds generated by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.56 SSE Hugh, VA
EF1 category
Mar 4, 2008
4:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado struck Big Stone Gap destroying six homes and producing major damage to fifteen homes and minor damage to twenty five homes. Two minor injuries were reported. Also, numerous large diameter trees were reported down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 S Big Stone Gap, VA
F1 category
Apr 5, 1957
12:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Wise County, VA
Wise County · 10,794 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Wise County

Wise, VA 60
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Appalachia, VA 12
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Wise County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population35,727
Households14,055
Housing units16,659
Income
Median household income$50,740
$100k+ households27.7%
$150k+ households7.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,794
Attached single-family90
Small multifamily932
Large multifamily350
Mobile homes4,490
Housing mix
Single-family share64.8%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share7.7%
Mobile-home share27.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,419
Renter-occupied3,636
Vacant units2,604
Home value & age
Median home value$116,500
Owner homes $300k+7.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,757
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Wise County

24230 46
Coeburn, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24283 42
St. Paul, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24293 39
Wise, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24273 31
Norton, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24279 29
Pound, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24219 28
Big Stone Gap, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports
24216 15
Appalachia, VA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 33 hail, 157 wind, and 3 tornado reports in Wise 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 Wise County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Wise County is 1.75″. It was reported near Wise, VA on February 29, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Wise 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 Wise County address?

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