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Hail history for Annandale, VA

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

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 14, 2010

Hail days since 200633

Days with hail 1 inch or larger25

Tornadoes within 10 miles10

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles698

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Annandale on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Annandale ranks #534 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Annandale

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Annandale	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 Annandale by year

When hail season peaks near Annandale

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (7).

Largest hail storms near Annandale

May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (9 mi from Annandale)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail estimated to be about two inches in diameter fell about three miles north of Vienna.

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (10 mi from Annandale)

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

Aug 13, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakton (6 mi from Annandale)

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

May 2, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Buffs Corner (8 mi from Annandale)

Aug 13, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fairfax Park (5 mi from Annandale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Annandale

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 31, 2022	EF0	Tysons Corner 6 mi from Annandale	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 6 mi from Annandale	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 8 mi from Annandale	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018	EF0	Edsall Park 2 mi from Annandale	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 7 mi from Annandale	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 9 mi from Annandale	1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 9 mi from Annandale	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 8 mi from Annandale	1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 8 mi from Annandale	0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 13, 2011	EF0	Clifton 10 mi from Annandale	2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Annandale

698 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Annandale since 2006, on 197 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	69 mph, measured	Tysons Corner, Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport 32 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Alexandria 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	Lake Ridge, McLean, Georgetown 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft, Langley 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	90 mph, estimated	Sideburn 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Pender 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	70 mph, estimated	Legato, Monticello Woods, Alexandria 7 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	68 mph, measured	South Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria 6 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 2025	60 mph, measured	South Washington 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Fairfax Park, Lincolnia 5 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 Annandale; 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 Annandale.

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