Hail History

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Hail history for Ashburn, VA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 29, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Aug 29, 2024
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles349

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ashburn on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 29, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Ashburn ranks #555 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Ashburn

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

Hail days near Ashburn by year

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When hail season peaks near Ashburn

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (8).

JanFebMar2Apr6May10Jun8Jul3Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ashburn

Aug 29, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (4 mi from Ashburn)

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.

Apr 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lenah (6 mi from Ashburn)

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

Jun 1, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Broad Run Farms (6 mi from Ashburn)

Jun 18, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Eloris (9 mi from Ashburn)

Jun 2, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Leesburg (6 mi from Ashburn)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ashburn

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2024EF0Waterford
9 mi from Ashburn		1.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Poolesville
5 mi from Ashburn		8.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 22, 2023EF0Poolesville
8 mi from Ashburn		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF0Woodburn
6 mi from Ashburn		3.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF1Whites Ferry
9 mi from Ashburn		1.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF0Dawsonville
10 mi from Ashburn		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Sunset Hills
10 mi from Ashburn		4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Herndon Hgts
7 mi from Ashburn		1.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Sterling
6 mi from Ashburn		1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 13, 2013EF0Seneca
9 mi from Ashburn		20.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Poolesville
4 mi from Ashburn		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF0Poolesville
8 mi from Ashburn		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ashburn

349 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ashburn since 2006, on 141 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202662 mph, measuredArcola, Sterling Park
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedDawsonville, Sterling Park, Countryside
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedGleedsville, Belmont
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedPoolesville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedLeesburg, Poolesville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedAldie
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedReston, Herndon, Great Falls
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202667 mph, measuredDulles Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedLeesburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedPoolesville
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 Ashburn; 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 Ashburn.

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