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Hail history for Independent Hill, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Independent Hill on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Independent Hill
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Triangle 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Independent Hill |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Independent Hill by year
When hail season peaks near Independent Hill
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Independent Hill
May 2, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Canova (4 mi from Independent Hill)
May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dumfries (5 mi from Independent Hill)
May 14, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Longview (7 mi from Independent Hill)
Jun 22, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Nokesville (9 mi from Independent Hill)
Apr 27, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dumfries (7 mi from Independent Hill)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Independent Hill
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2015 | EF0 | Bristow 9 mi from Independent Hill |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Brown Field 9 mi from Independent Hill |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Triangle 8 mi from Independent Hill |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | Nokesville 8 mi from Independent Hill |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Independent Hill
217 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Independent Hill since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 26, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Woodbridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Ridge, Dale City, Shiloh 5 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Bristersburg, Nokesville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Nokesville, Dale City 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Aden, Bethel, Woodbridge 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rixlew 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hoadly, Dale City, Dumfries 4 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Manassas 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Brentsville, Minnieville, Featherstone 3 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Longview, Dumfries 3 wind reports |
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 Independent Hill; 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 Independent Hill.
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