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Hail history for Colonial Beach, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Colonial Beach on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 12, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Colonial Beach
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Colonial Beach in the last two years.
Hail days near Colonial Beach by year
When hail season peaks near Colonial Beach
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and April (2).
Largest hail storms near Colonial Beach
Jun 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Colonial Beach (1 mi from Colonial Beach)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail fell near Colonial Beach.Jun 11, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ninde (4 mi from Colonial Beach)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Ninde.Jun 12, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Index (8 mi from Colonial Beach)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Rollins Park.Apr 21, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Monroe Hall (3 mi from Colonial Beach)
Apr 15, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · King George (9 mi from Colonial Beach)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Colonial Beach
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2017 | EF1 | Dahlgren 7 mi from Colonial Beach |
| Jun 27, 2015 | EF1 | Morgantown 6 mi from Colonial Beach |
| Jun 27, 2015 | EF0 | Issue 4 mi from Colonial Beach |
| Jun 27, 2015 | EF1 | Mills Pt Shrs 8 mi from Colonial Beach |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Colonial Beach
145 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Colonial Beach since 2006, on 92 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Swan Point 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Potomac Mills, Weedonville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Tompkinsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Oak Grove 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Chaptico 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Hooes 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Shiloh, Cobb Is 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 68 mph, estimated | Cobb Is, Dahlgren, Tompkinsville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hooes 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ninde, Baynesville 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 Colonial Beach; 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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21 hail days
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 Colonial Beach.
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