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Hail history for Burke, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Burke on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Burke ranks #555 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Burke
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Clifton 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Burke |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Burke |
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May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (9 mi from Burke)
Jul 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chantilly (9 mi from Burke)
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 Burke)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported about two miles northwest of Vienna.Aug 13, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakton (6 mi from Burke)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Oakton.Jun 18, 2015 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Pender (8 mi from Burke)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Burke
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF0 | Tysons Corner 9 mi from Burke |
| Jul 24, 2018 | EF0 | Edsall Park 6 mi from Burke |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Clifton 6 mi from Burke |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Burke
472 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Burke since 2006, on 171 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Sep 3, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 69 mph, a measured | Tysons Corner, Vienna, Ravensworth 19 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Lake Ridge, Manassas Park 4 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Centreville, The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft 3 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Dale City 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 90 mph, a estimat | Sideburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Pender 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Legato, Monticello Woods 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Potomac Yard 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Hoadly 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Fairfax Park, Lincolnia 5 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 Burke; 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 Burke.
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