Hail History

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Hail history for Chantilly, VA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 1, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Aug 29, 2024
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger36
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles393

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chantilly on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 29, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Chantilly

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 1, 20261 in
quarter		West Gate Of Lomond, Clifton
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Chantilly		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 Chantilly by year

10630760810921011111211311421521621721831912032122252322425126

When hail season peaks near Chantilly

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (10).

JanFebMar4Apr10May12Jun9Jul5Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Chantilly

Aug 29, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (10 mi from Chantilly)

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.

May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (10 mi from Chantilly)

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

Jun 18, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chantilly (1 mi from Chantilly)

Jul 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chantilly (3 mi from Chantilly)

National Weather Service description (English): A Trained Spotter measured golf-ball size hail near Fair Lakes east of Chantilly, VA.

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Catharpin (7 mi from Chantilly)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chantilly

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2022EF0Bull Run
2 mi from Chantilly		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Sunset Hills
4 mi from Chantilly		4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Herndon Hgts
5 mi from Chantilly		1.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Sterling
7 mi from Chantilly		1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 13, 2011EF0Clifton
7 mi from Chantilly		2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Sunset Hills
6 mi from Chantilly		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 10, 2011EF0Bull Run
3 mi from Chantilly		4.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 23, 2008EF0Wellington
9 mi from Chantilly		1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chantilly

393 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chantilly since 2006, on 145 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202662 mph, measuredArcola, Gainesville, Woolsey
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedManassas Park, Sterling Park
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedBull Run, Centreville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedReston, Herndon, Great Falls
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202690 mph, estimatedSideburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202667 mph, measuredDulles Intl. Airport, Pender, West Gate Of Lomond
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedLegato
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202666 mph, measuredDulles Intl. Airport, Ryan, Sunset Hills
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202560 mph, estimatedWest Gate Of Lomond
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202560 mph, estimatedReston, Sunset Hills
2 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 Chantilly; 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 Chantilly.

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