Hail History

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Hail history for Falls Church, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 16, 20251.25 in (50-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)May 14, 2010
Ane haili ijiin 200639
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon29
Tornado ijiin 10 mile10
Wind reports within 10 miles904

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Falls Church on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Falls Church

DateSize hailWhereSource
May 16, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin		Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Falls Church		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Falls Church meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Falls Church

Of 39 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (13) and April (8).

JanFeb2Mar8Apr7May13Jun3Jul6AugSepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Falls Church

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

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

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (9 mi from Falls Church)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported about one mile east-southeast of the US Capitol.

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (6 mi from Falls Church)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported near the Glen Echo Fire Department.

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (7 mi from Falls Church)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington DC.

Aug 13, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakton (6 mi from Falls Church)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Oakton.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Falls Church

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2022EF0Tysons Corner
4 mi from Falls Church		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
3 mi from Falls Church		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
6 mi from Falls Church		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
9 mi from Falls Church		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018EF0Edsall Park
4 mi from Falls Church		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
6 mi from Falls Church		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
9 mi from Falls Church		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
7 mi from Falls Church		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
9 mi from Falls Church		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
9 mi from Falls Church		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Falls Church

904 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Falls Church since 2006, on 223 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202669 mph, a measuredTysons Corner, Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport
43 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage a reportedBethesda, Alexandria
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage a reportedMcLean, Georgetown
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage a reportedChevy Chase, American University, National Zoo
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage a reportedThe I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft, Langley
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202690 mph, a estimatSideburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202660 mph, a estimatPotomac
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, a estimatMonticello Woods, Alexandria, Georgetown
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, a measuredSouth Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202560 mph, a measuredSouth Washington
1 wind report		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 Falls Church; 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 Falls Church.

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