Hail HistoryLekin › Virginia › Prince William County › Lake Ridge
Hail history for Lake Ridge, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Ridge on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Lake Ridge ranks #820 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Lake Ridge
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Clifton 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lake Ridge |
Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Lake Ridge meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Lake Ridge
Of 22 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (6) and June (5).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Lake Ridge
May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (3 mi from Lake Ridge)
May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dumfries (7 mi from Lake Ridge)
May 14, 2010 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Longview (10 mi from Lake Ridge)
Apr 27, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Dumfries (9 mi from Lake Ridge)
Aug 13, 2018 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Fairfax Park (7 mi from Lake Ridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Ridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Clifton 9 mi from Lake Ridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Ridge
297 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Ridge since 2006, on 137 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 26, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Woodbridge 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Ravensworth, Franconia 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Lake Ridge, Dale City, Independent Hill 4 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Dale City 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 90 mph, a estimat | Sideburn, Bethel, Woodbridge 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Monticello Woods 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Hoadly, Dale City, Dumfries 4 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Fairfax Park 4 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Minnieville, Featherstone, Clifton 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 Lake Ridge; 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
- Centreville
41 hail days - Alexandria
28 hail days - Arlington
34 hail days - Waldorf
18 hail days - Washington
34 hail days - Silver Spring
39 hail days - Gaithersburg
33 hail days - Germantown
27 hail days
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 Lake Ridge.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Lake Ridge's hail history on your website with our widget gratis →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Lake Ridge with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →