Hail History

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Hail history for Dahlgren, VA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 21, 20171 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 12, 2011
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles185

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dahlgren on 14 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 Dahlgren

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

Hail days near Dahlgren by year

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When hail season peaks near Dahlgren

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and April (3).

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Largest hail storms near Dahlgren

Jun 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Colonial Beach (8 mi from Dahlgren)

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 Dahlgren)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Ninde.

Jun 12, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Index (10 mi from Dahlgren)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Rollins Park.

Apr 21, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Monroe Hall (8 mi from Dahlgren)

Apr 15, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · King George (7 mi from Dahlgren)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dahlgren

DateRatingWherePath
May 5, 2017EF1Dahlgren
2 mi from Dahlgren		1.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 27, 2015EF1Morgantown
4 mi from Dahlgren		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 27, 2015EF0Issue
8 mi from Dahlgren		3.9 mi long, 800 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dahlgren

185 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dahlgren since 2006, on 102 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202659 mph, measuredSwan Point
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedIronsides, King George, Weedonville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedWeedonville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedKing George
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedWeedonville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202660 mph, estimatedHooes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedShiloh
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202661 mph, measuredDahlgren, King George, Tompkinsville
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202560 mph, estimatedBel Alton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202560 mph, estimatedKing George, Hooes
2 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 Dahlgren; 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 Dahlgren.

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