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Hail history for West Springfield, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Springfield on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near West Springfield
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Clifton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from West Springfield |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from West Springfield |
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May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (7 mi from West Springfield)
Aug 13, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakton (8 mi from West Springfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Oakton.Aug 13, 2018 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Fairfax Park (3 mi from West Springfield)
Jun 29, 2019 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Belle Haven (8 mi from West Springfield)
Apr 15, 2024 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Baileys Xrds (8 mi from West Springfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Springfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2018 | EF0 | Edsall Park 4 mi from West Springfield |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | South Washington 10 mi from West Springfield |
| Oct 15, 2014 | EF0 | Belle Haven 9 mi from West Springfield |
| Oct 15, 2014 | EF0 | Belle Haven 9 mi from West Springfield |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Clifton 9 mi from West Springfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Springfield
534 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Springfield since 2006, on 176 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 | Vienna, Ravensworth, The I66 And I495 23 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Alexandria 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Lake Ridge 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 90 mph, a estimat | Sideburn, Woodbridge 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Legato, Monticello Woods, Potomac Yard 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Potomac Yard, Alexandria 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Hoadly 1 wind report |
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 West Springfield; 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 West Springfield.
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