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Hail history for Dumfries, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dumfries on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Dumfries
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Garrisonville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Dumfries |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Triangle 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Dumfries |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 1 in quarter | Garrisonville, Mountain View 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Dumfries |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Dumfries by year
When hail season peaks near Dumfries
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Dumfries
May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (8 mi from Dumfries)
May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dumfries (3 mi from Dumfries)
Apr 15, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Quantico McAs (5 mi from Dumfries)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Brown Field (3 mi from Dumfries)
Apr 27, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dumfries (0 mi from Dumfries)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dumfries
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Midway Is 6 mi from Dumfries |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Brown Field 4 mi from Dumfries |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Triangle 3 mi from Dumfries |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Midway Is 4 mi from Dumfries |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Brown Field 4 mi from Dumfries |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dumfries
233 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dumfries since 2006, on 125 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 26, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Woodbridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Garrisonville, Dale City, Lake Ridge 4 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Nanjemoy 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Dale City 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Quantico Marine Corp, Nanjemoy 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Widewater, Bethel, Woodbridge 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | McAs Quantico 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | McAs Quantico 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hoadly, Dale City, Dumfries 4 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Minnieville, Featherstone 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 Dumfries; 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 Dumfries.
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