Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 14 hail storms within 25 miles of Culpeper, VA. Of those, 14 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was ping pong ball-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2022 was the most active year on record locally, with 6 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Culpeper| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 12 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 events |
| 2025 | 1 event |
| 2024 | 2 events |
| 2023 | 3 events |
| 2022 | 6 events |
2022 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Culpeper, with 6 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Culpeper typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 2 ESE Oakpark, VA | Severe | 1.50" | Ping pong ball size hail in the 8000 block of Oak Park Rd |
| 2026-07-27 | Richardsville, VA | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2025-07-18 | RIDGEWAY, WV | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported in Martinsburg. |
| 2024-04-15 | WARRENTON, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported in Warrenton. |
| 2024-04-15 | CATLETT, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported northeast of Calverton in Catlett. |
| 2023-06-19 | AMISSVILLE, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported northwest of Amissville. |
| 2023-06-16 | RICHARDSVILLE, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported near Dunavant. |
| 2023-06-16 | FLATRUN, VA | Severe | 1.75" | Half dollar to golf ball size hail was reported in Flat Run. |
| 2022-08-04 | FLETCHER, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported in Fletcher. |
| 2022-07-12 | ELLY, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported southeast of Madison. |
| 2022-07-12 | BRIGHTWOOD, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported north of Oakpark. |
| 2022-06-16 | ORANGE, VA | Significant | 1.25" | Half dollar size hail was reported in the city of Orange. |
| 2022-06-16 | DANIEL, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported six miles southeast of Orange. |
| 2022-06-16 | BOSTON, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported near Slate Mills and Riva. |
NOAA has recorded 269 high-wind events within 25 miles of Culpeper, VA in the past five years. Of those, 269 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 92 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 68 events |
| Significant | 201 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | 1 WSW Alanthus, VA | 58 | Significant | — |
| 2026-06-22 | RAPIDAN, VA | 60 | Significant | Numerous trees blew down between Rapidan and Locust Grove. |
| 2026-06-22 | KELLYS FORD, VA | 64 | Severe | Numerous trees and powerlines blew down east of Culpeper to the Fauquier County line. |
| 2026-06-22 | FIVE FORKS, VA | 60 | Significant | Trees blew down Sperryville Pike. |
| 2026-06-22 | RUBY, VA | 64 | Severe | Numerous trees blew down along Tacketts Mill Road, including one that fell onto a home. |
| 2026-06-12 | SHELBY, VA | 60 | Significant | There were multiple reports of trees down across southern Madison County. |
| 2026-06-12 | RICHARDSVILLE, VA | 60 | Significant | A tree blew down at Richards Ferry Road and Beach Road. |
| 2026-06-12 | WILDERNESS CORNER, VA | 60 | Significant | A tree blew down near Hazel Grove. |
| 2026-06-12 | ORLEAN, VA | 60 | Significant | A tree blew down at Cabin Branch Road and Cliff Mills Road. |
| 2026-06-12 | BETHEL, VA | 60 | Significant | A tree blew down near Bear Wallow Road. |
| 2026-06-11 | HAYWOOD, VA | 60 | Significant | A tree blew down on North Blue Ridge Turnpike. |
| 2026-06-11 | LEON, VA | 60 | Significant | A tree blew down at Leon Road. |
| 2026-06-11 | WARRENTON, VA | 60 | Significant | There was a smattering of trees down into power lines and across roads in Warrenton. |
| 2026-05-27 | LIGNUM, VA | 60 | Significant | There was a call for trees down near the intersection of Elys Frd Road and Yellow Bottom Road. |
| 2026-05-27 | BROCKROAD, VA | 60 | Significant | There was a call for trees blown down onto wires near the intersection of VA-649 Mill Pond Road and Todds Tavern Drive. |
| 2026-05-27 | WARRENTON, VA | 60 | Significant | There were several reports of trees down throughout Fauquier County. |
| 2026-05-27 | BETHEL, VA | 60 | Significant | Multiple trees blew down along Airlie Road. |
| 2026-03-16 | LAHORE, VA | 60 | Significant | A tree blew down on Marquis Road at Lahore Road. |
| 2026-03-16 | RUBY, VA | 60 | Significant | Two trees blew down in Heflin. |
| 2026-03-16 | SPERRYVILLE, VA | 60 | Significant | Multiple large tree limbs snapped and a greenhouse was damaged. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Culpeper was on September 4, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Culpeper averages roughly 3 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 14 of the 14 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Culpeper in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most Culpeper-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in VA cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Culpeper. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Culpeper took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationCulpeper sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.