Hail History

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Hail history for Fairfax Station, VA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 1, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMay 2, 2016
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles462

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairfax Station on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Fairfax Station

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 1, 20261 in
quarter		West Gate Of Lomond, Clifton
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Fairfax Station		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Fairfax Station by year

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When hail season peaks near Fairfax Station

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (6).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr6May10Jun6Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fairfax Station

May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (10 mi from Fairfax Station)

Jun 18, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chantilly (8 mi from Fairfax Station)

Jul 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chantilly (7 mi from Fairfax Station)

National Weather Service description (English): A Trained Spotter measured golf-ball size hail near Fair Lakes east of Chantilly, VA.

May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clarks Crossing (9 mi from Fairfax Station)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported about two miles northwest of Vienna.

May 6, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bull Run (8 mi from Fairfax Station)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Centreville.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairfax Station

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2022EF0Bull Run
8 mi from Fairfax Station		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 31, 2022EF0Tysons Corner
10 mi from Fairfax Station		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Sunset Hills
9 mi from Fairfax Station		4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018EF0Edsall Park
8 mi from Fairfax Station		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 13, 2011EF0Clifton
3 mi from Fairfax Station		2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 10, 2011EF0Bull Run
8 mi from Fairfax Station		4.9 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairfax Station

462 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairfax Station since 2006, on 168 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 12, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedVienna, Ravensworth, The I66 And I495
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedLake Ridge, Manassas Park
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedBull Run, Centreville, The I66 And I495
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedDale City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202690 mph, estimatedSideburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202660 mph, estimatedPender, West Gate Of Lomond
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedLegato, Monticello Woods
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedRixlew, Sunset Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202560 mph, estimatedHoadly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202560 mph, estimatedFairfax Park, Lincolnia
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Fairfax Station; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Fairfax Station.

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