Hail History

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Hail history for Countryside, 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 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles395

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Countryside on 37 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 Countryside

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

Hail days near Countryside by year

1063075080931031112113114415216117118319120212224232242526

When hail season peaks near Countryside

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (9).

JanFebMar3Apr9May10Jun8Jul4Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Countryside

Aug 29, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (1 mi from Countryside)

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.

Jun 18, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chantilly (10 mi from Countryside)

Jul 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chantilly (10 mi from Countryside)

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

May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sunset Hills (7 mi from Countryside)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Great Falls (7 mi from Countryside)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 diameter) was reported in Great Falls.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Countryside

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2024EF1Poolesville
7 mi from Countryside		8.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Quince Orchard
9 mi from Countryside		15.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 22, 2023EF0Poolesville
7 mi from Countryside		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF0Dawsonville
7 mi from Countryside		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Sunset Hills
8 mi from Countryside		4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Herndon Hgts
5 mi from Countryside		1.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Sterling
3 mi from Countryside		1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 13, 2013EF0Seneca
6 mi from Countryside		20.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Poolesville
4 mi from Countryside		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF0Poolesville
8 mi from Countryside		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Sunset Hills
7 mi from Countryside		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Countryside

395 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Countryside since 2006, on 157 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202662 mph, measuredArcola, Wolf Trap, Sterling Park
3 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, Great Falls
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedLeesburg, Poolesville
2 wind reports		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
Mar 16, 202670 mph, estimatedPoolesville, Dulles Intl. Airport, Ryan
6 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 Countryside; 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 Countryside.

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