Hail History

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Hail history for Cherry Hill, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 5, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMay 2, 2016
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles245

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cherry Hill on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Cherry Hill

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Triangle
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Cherry Hill		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 Cherry Hill by year

30610740820921021111213114151161171811912021221232412526

When hail season peaks near Cherry Hill

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (4).

Jan1FebMar4Apr4May7Jun4Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cherry Hill

May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (7 mi from Cherry Hill)

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dumfries (6 mi from Cherry Hill)

Apr 15, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Quantico McAs (5 mi from Cherry Hill)

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Brown Field (4 mi from Cherry Hill)

Apr 27, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dumfries (4 mi from Cherry Hill)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cherry Hill

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 13, 2011EF0Midway Is
8 mi from Cherry Hill		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 13, 2011EF0Brown Field
7 mi from Cherry Hill		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 13, 2011EF0Triangle
6 mi from Cherry Hill		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Midway Is
6 mi from Cherry Hill		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Brown Field
5 mi from Cherry Hill		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cherry Hill

245 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cherry Hill since 2006, on 131 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 26, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedWoodbridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedPotomac Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedDale City, Lake Ridge
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedNanjemoy
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedDale City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202661 mph, measuredQuantico Marine Corp, Nanjemoy, Potomac Heights
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202660 mph, estimatedIronsides
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202670 mph, estimatedWidewater, Bethel, Woodbridge
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202659 mph, measuredMcAs Quantico
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202662 mph, measuredMcAs Quantico
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 Cherry Hill; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Cherry Hill.

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