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Hail history for Floris, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Floris on 39 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 Floris
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Floris in the last two years.
Hail days near Floris by year
When hail season peaks near Floris
Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Floris
Aug 29, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (6 mi from Floris)
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.May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (8 mi from Floris)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail estimated to be about two inches in diameter fell about three miles north of Vienna.Jun 18, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chantilly (3 mi from Floris)
Jul 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chantilly (3 mi from Floris)
National Weather Service description (English): A Trained Spotter measured golf-ball size hail near Fair Lakes east of Chantilly, VA.Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Catharpin (9 mi from Floris)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf balls in size was reported.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Floris
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF0 | Bull Run 6 mi from Floris |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF0 | Sunset Hills 2 mi from Floris |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Herndon Hgts 2 mi from Floris |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Sterling 4 mi from Floris |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Clifton 9 mi from Floris |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Sunset Hills 4 mi from Floris |
| Mar 10, 2011 | EF0 | Bull Run 6 mi from Floris |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Floris
417 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Floris since 2006, on 152 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Tysons Corner, Arcola, Wolf Trap 5 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Sterling Park, Countryside 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Great Falls 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Bull Run, Centreville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Reston, Herndon, Great Falls 4 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Dulles Intl. Airport, Pender 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Legato 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Dulles Intl. Airport, Ryan, Sunset Hills 4 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Reston, Sunset Hills 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Sunset Hills, Legato 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 Floris; 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 Floris.
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