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Hail history for Bristow, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bristow on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 16, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Bristow
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Gainesville 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Bristow |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | West Gate Of Lomond, Clifton 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Bristow |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bristow by year
When hail season peaks near Bristow
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Bristow
May 2, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Canova (7 mi from Bristow)
Jun 16, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Haymarket (10 mi from Bristow)
May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Haymarket (8 mi from Bristow)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was estimated to be the size of golf balls in Haymarket.Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Catharpin (8 mi from Bristow)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf balls in size was reported.Aug 3, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Gainesville (6 mi from Bristow)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bristow
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2015 | EF0 | Bristow 1 mi from Bristow |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | Nokesville 5 mi from Bristow |
| Jul 23, 2008 | EF0 | Wellington 5 mi from Bristow |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bristow
234 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bristow since 2006, on 123 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 30, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Gainesville 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Independent Hill, Manassas Park 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Bristersburg, Nokesville, Bull Run 4 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Nokesville 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Aden 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Haymarket, West Gate Of Lomond 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rixlew 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hoadly, Canova 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Auburn, Manassas, West Gate Of Lomond 3 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Brentsville, Clifton 2 wind reports |
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 Bristow; 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 Bristow.
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