Hail History

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Hail history for Reston, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 29, 20241.50 in (ping pong ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Aug 29, 2024
Ane haili ijiin 200637
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon31
Tornado ijiin 10 mile7
Wind reports within 10 miles504

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Reston on 37 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.

Reston ranks #452 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Reston

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

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Of 37 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (8).

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Aug 29, 2024 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (6 mi from Reston)

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 (5 mi from Reston)

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 (6 mi from Reston)

Jul 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chantilly (5 mi from Reston)

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

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Vly (10 mi from Reston)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near the Dulles Airport.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Reston

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2022EF0Bull Run
10 mi from Reston		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 31, 2022EF0Tysons Corner
7 mi from Reston		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Sunset Hills
3 mi from Reston		4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Herndon Hgts
4 mi from Reston		1.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Sterling
3 mi from Reston		1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 13, 2013EF0Seneca
8 mi from Reston		20.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Sunset Hills
1 mi from Reston		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Reston

504 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Reston since 2006, on 162 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202669 mph, a measuredTysons Corner, Wolf Trap, Vienna
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage a reportedMcLean, Sterling Park, Countryside
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage a reportedGreat Falls
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage a reportedCentreville, Langley
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage a reportedReston, Herndon, Great Falls
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202667 mph, a measuredDulles Intl. Airport, Pender, Potomac
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, a estimatLegato
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202666 mph, a measuredDulles Intl. Airport, Glen, Ryan
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202560 mph, a estimatReston, Sunset Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202560 mph, a estimatSunset Hills, Legato, Ilda
4 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 Reston; 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 Reston.

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