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Current risk outlook
Wind, roof, and storm stress risk for Hollins, VA.
Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.
This view focuses on wind-driven roof stress, loose tiles, and how strong gusts typically impact trees and structures here.
Live risk outlook
MODERATEModerate
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Moderate (43/100) · Rain 31% · Max wind 9 mph.
1 active alert nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
17
/ 100
For typical homes located in Hollins, VA.
Baseline context
Wind exposure derived from ingested design wind / climatology tiles.
Compare other local risks
See how Hollins scores across each hazard model.
City snapshot
All hazards combined
Flood risk
Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure
AQI risk
Current air quality and AQI signal
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Wildfire risk
Fuels, dryness, and fire potential
Tornado risk
Historic tornado corridor exposure
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Hurricane risk
Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding
Local historical hazard map
Hollins, VA
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Live wind alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: RNK · radar KFCX
Active alerts near Hollins
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective local time
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 4:38PM EDT until August 10 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Prepare immediately for DAMAGING WINDS. For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.
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Wind intelligence snapshot
Peak gust forecast (NWS)
Next 24h max gust: 18 mph
Peak time: 2026-08-10T21:00:00+00:00/PT1H
Sustained wind: 9 mph
Source: NWS forecast grid.
Nearest weather station gusts
Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Airport (KROA)
Distance from Hollins: 2 mi
Sustained: 37 mph
Observed: local time
Source: NWS station observations.
Wind alerts (NWS)
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 4:38PM EDT until August 10 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Source: National Weather Service.
SPC severe outlook
Day 1: None
Day 2: None
Day 3: None
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
24h gust timeline
Peak gust buckets
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5-day wind & storm outlook
Today
MODERATERain chance: 31%
Max wind: 9 mph
Risk score: 43/100
Tomorrow
MODERATERain chance: 26%
Max wind: 3 to 9 mph
Risk score: 43/100
Wed
MODERATERain chance: 15%
Max wind: 12 mph
Risk score: 36/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 13%
Max wind: 5 to 10 mph
Risk score: 18/100
Fri
MODERATERain chance: 40%
Max wind: 5 to 9 mph
Risk score: 53/100
Historical wind exposure
Local wind data facts
Data from NWS observations, forecast grids, and SPC outlooks.
Historical wind exposure in Hollins
- Peak gusts drive most roof and tree damage during severe storms.
- Newer construction tends to perform better under modern wind codes.
- Debris, weak garage doors, and roof edges are common failure points.
Wind & storm risk FAQs for Hollins
What does the wind / roof score mean for Hollins?
It reflects relative wind exposure for the city grid and how likely damaging gusts are compared to other areas.
What parts of a home fail first in wind?
Roof edges, garage doors, and weak connections can fail first. Debris impacts can also drive losses.