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Hail history for Frederick County, VA
58 hail reports in Frederick County since 2006 on 30 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 3, 2014.
Recent hail in Frederick County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Mountain Falls 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 Frederick County by year
When hail season peaks in Frederick County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Frederick County
231 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Frederick County since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 4, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Middletown 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Gravel Springs 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Wilde Acres 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Gravel Springs, High View Manor, Middletown 4 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Albin, Winchester 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Winchester 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Wilde Acres, High View, Clary 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Winchester 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Bartonville 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Mt Williams, Albin 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 Frederick 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).