Hail History

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Hail history for Front Royal, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 16, 20251.25 in (50-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 16, 2022
Ane haili ijiin 200619
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon15
Tornado ijiin 10 mile3
Wind reports within 10 miles158

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Front Royal on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Front Royal

DateSize hailWhereSource
Mar 16, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin		Milldale
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Front Royal		NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Front Royal meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Front Royal

Of 19 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (6).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr2May6Jun6Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Front Royal

Jun 1, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Limeton (8 mi from Front Royal)

Jun 16, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chester Gap (6 mi from Front Royal)

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

Jul 3, 2014 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Middletown (9 mi from Front Royal)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Linden (8 mi from Front Royal)

Mar 16, 2025 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Milldale (8 mi from Front Royal)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Front Royal

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 28, 2011EF0Capon Rd
10 mi from Front Royal		1.4 mi long, 175 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF0Meadow Mills
9 mi from Front Royal		2.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF0Middletown
10 mi from Front Royal		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Front Royal

158 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Front Royal since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Sep 7, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage a reportedHowellsville, Middletown, Bethel
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202659 mph, a measuredFront Royal Airport, Front Royal, Middletown
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage a reportedNineveh
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202664 mph, a estimatFront Royal
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202660 mph, a estimatKaro, Linden
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202560 mph, a estimatChester Gap, Huntly
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, a estimatBentonville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202560 mph, a estimatRiverton, Happy Creek
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202460 mph, a estimatFront Royal
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202460 mph, a estimatStrasburg, Front Royal
2 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 Front Royal; 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 Front Royal.

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