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Hail history for Fairfax County, VA
89 hail reports in Fairfax County since 2006 on 42 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 18, 2015.
Cities in Fairfax County
- Centreville
41 hail days - Reston
37 hail days - McLean
37 hail days - Burke
32 hail days - Annandale
33 hail days - Oakton
36 hail days - Oak Hill
39 hail days - Springfield
31 hail days - West Falls Church
37 hail days - Herndon
39 hail days - Baileys Crossroads
40 hail days - Chantilly
42 hail days - Lincolnia
36 hail days - West Springfield
31 hail days - Woodlawn
20 hail days - Rose Hill
31 hail days - Tysons
41 hail days - Lorton
23 hail days - Franconia
34 hail days - Idylwood
43 hail days - Vienna
36 hail days - Wolf Trap
38 hail days - Fort Hunt
24 hail days - Hybla Valley
27 hail days - Great Falls
35 hail days - Merrifield
38 hail days - Groveton
28 hail days - Kings Park West
35 hail days - Newington
25 hail days - Mount Vernon
21 hail days - Fairfax Station
32 hail days - Dranesville
33 hail days - Huntington
29 hail days - Lake Barcroft
39 hail days - Seven Corners
39 hail days - Dunn Loring
42 hail days - Woodburn
38 hail days - Floris
39 hail days - Greenbriar
43 hail days - North Springfield
31 hail days - Mantua
37 hail days - Fort Belvoir
21 hail days - Laurel Hill
24 hail days - Belle Haven
29 hail days - Pimmit Hills
40 hail days - Kings Park
34 hail days - Hayfield
24 hail days
Recent hail in Fairfax County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Clifton 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Baileys Xrds 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Fairfax County by year
When hail season peaks in Fairfax County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Fairfax County
622 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Fairfax County since 2006, on 200 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Tysons Corner, Ravensworth, Wolf Trap 16 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | McLean, Lake Ridge 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Great Falls 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Bull Run, Centreville, The I66 And I495 7 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Reston, Herndon, Great Falls 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Sideburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Dulles Intl. Airport, Pender 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Legato, Monticello Woods 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Dulles Intl. Airport, Sunset Hills, Peacock 3 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 Fairfax County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).