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Hail history for Alexandria, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 12, 2007

Hail days since 200628

Days with hail 1 inch or larger24

Tornadoes within 10 miles14

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles688

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alexandria on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Alexandria ranks #149 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Alexandria

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Alexandria	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Alexandria by year

When hail season peaks near Alexandria

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (6).

Largest hail storms near Alexandria

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (8 mi from Alexandria)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast Media relayed a report of hail measuring 2 inches in diameter in Clinton, MD.

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (6 mi from Alexandria)

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

Jun 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Accokeek (9 mi from Alexandria)

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

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (9 mi from Alexandria)

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 28, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allentown (6 mi from Alexandria)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Brinkley Road near Camp Springs.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alexandria

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 7 mi from Alexandria	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 6 mi from Alexandria	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 7 mi from Alexandria	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018	EF0	Edsall Park 7 mi from Alexandria	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 3 mi from Alexandria	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 2 mi from Alexandria	1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 4 mi from Alexandria	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 2 mi from Alexandria	1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 1 mi from Alexandria	0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Friendly Pg Arpk Airport 6 mi from Alexandria	0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Westchester Estates 7 mi from Alexandria	0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Andrews Manor 8 mi from Alexandria	0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alexandria

688 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alexandria since 2006, on 189 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	64 mph, measured	Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum 42 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Alexandria 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	Brandywine, Georgetown, Friendly 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage reported	American University, National Zoo 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage reported	Tantallon, Clinton, Forestville 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Anacostia 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	74 mph, measured	Andrews AFB Cam, Monticello Woods, Alexandria 9 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	68 mph, measured	South Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria 7 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 2025	60 mph, measured	South 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 Alexandria; 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 Alexandria.

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