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Hail history for Dranesville, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 29, 20241.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Aug 29, 2024

Ane haili ijiin 200633

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon28

Tornado ijiin 10 mile10

Wind reports within 10 miles457

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dranesville on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Aug 29, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Dranesville

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Dranesville in the last two years.

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Of 33 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (8).

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Aug 29, 2024 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (4 mi from Dranesville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.50 inches in diameter was reported on Ridgetop Circle in Sterling. Numerous vehicles had their windshields broken.

May 14, 2010 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (6 mi from Dranesville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail estimated to be about two inches in diameter fell about three miles north of Vienna.

Jun 18, 2015 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Chantilly (8 mi from Dranesville)

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

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

May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sunset Hills (3 mi from Dranesville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dranesville

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 5, 2024	EF1	Quince Orchard 10 mi from Dranesville	15.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 22, 2023	EF0	Poolesville 10 mi from Dranesville	0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 31, 2022	EF0	Tysons Corner 9 mi from Dranesville	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020	EF0	Dawsonville 9 mi from Dranesville	2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019	EF0	Sunset Hills 5 mi from Dranesville	4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Herndon Hgts 4 mi from Dranesville	1.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Sterling 3 mi from Dranesville	1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 13, 2013	EF0	Seneca 6 mi from Dranesville	20.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Poolesville 9 mi from Dranesville	0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Sunset Hills 3 mi from Dranesville	1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dranesville

457 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dranesville since 2006, on 163 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	69 mph, a measured	Tysons Corner, Wolf Trap, Vienna 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage a reported	Dawsonville, Sterling Park, Countryside 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage a reported	Great Falls 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	damage a reported	Reston, Herndon, Great Falls 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 2026	67 mph, a measured	Dulles Intl. Airport, Pender, Potomac 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	66 mph, a measured	Dulles Intl. Airport, Glen, Ryan 7 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Reston, Sunset Hills 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Sunset Hills 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 2025	70 mph, a measured	Dulles Intl. Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 2025	75 mph, a measured	Dulles Intl. Airport, Carderock Spgs, Glen 21 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 Dranesville; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Dranesville.

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