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Hail history for Arlington, 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 200634

Days with hail 1 inch or larger25

Tornadoes within 10 miles11

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles986

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Arlington on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Arlington ranks #128 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Arlington

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Arlington	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 Arlington by year

When hail season peaks near Arlington

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (7).

Largest hail storms near Arlington

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

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

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

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

Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (9 mi from Arlington)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (6 mi from Arlington)

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 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (5 mi from Arlington)

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.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Arlington

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 31, 2022	EF0	Tysons Corner 7 mi from Arlington	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 1 mi from Arlington	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 2 mi from Arlington	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 6 mi from Arlington	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018	EF0	Edsall Park 6 mi from Arlington	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 3 mi from Arlington	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 6 mi from Arlington	1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 4 mi from Arlington	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 7 mi from Arlington	1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 7 mi from Arlington	0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008	EF1	University Park 9 mi from Arlington	0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Arlington

986 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Arlington since 2006, on 239 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 47 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Bethesda, Alexandria 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	McLean, Georgetown 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage reported	Chevy Chase, American University, National Zoo 5 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	60 mph, estimated	Anacostia 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Monticello Woods, Alexandria, Carole Highlands 10 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
Jul 31, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Tenleytown 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 Arlington; 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 Arlington.

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