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Hail history for Fort Hunt, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 12, 2007

Hail days since 200624

Days with hail 1 inch or larger21

Tornadoes within 10 miles12

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles403

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Hunt on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Fort Hunt

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fort Hunt	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Fort Hunt by year

When hail season peaks near Fort Hunt

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (7).

Largest hail storms near Fort Hunt

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (9 mi from Fort Hunt)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast Media relayed a report of hail measuring 2 inches in diameter in Clinton, MD.

Jun 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Accokeek (4 mi from Fort Hunt)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported.

Aug 28, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allentown (8 mi from Fort Hunt)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Brinkley Road near Camp Springs.

May 14, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Waldorf (9 mi from Fort Hunt)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Belle Haven (3 mi from Fort Hunt)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Hunt

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 24, 2018	EF0	Edsall Park 8 mi from Fort Hunt	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 8 mi from Fort Hunt	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 7 mi from Fort Hunt	1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 9 mi from Fort Hunt	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 3 mi from Fort Hunt	1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 4 mi from Fort Hunt	0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013	EF0	Crestview Manor 9 mi from Fort Hunt	2.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Friendly Pg Arpk Airport 5 mi from Fort Hunt	0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Westchester Estates 9 mi from Fort Hunt	0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Andrews Manor 10 mi from Fort Hunt	0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 1, 2010	EF0	Berry 9 mi from Fort Hunt	2.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 9, 2008	EF0	Clinton Hyde Field Airport 7 mi from Fort Hunt	0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Hunt

403 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Hunt since 2006, on 151 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Mar 5, 2008.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	64 mph, measured	Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, Ravensworth 18 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Alexandria 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026	damage reported	Potomac Heights 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	Brandywine, Friendly, Clinton 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage reported	Tantallon, Clinton 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage reported	Potomac Heights 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Monticello Woods, Alexandria, South Washington 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	68 mph, measured	South Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 2025	60 mph, measured	South Washington 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 2025	64 mph, estimated	Friendly, Berry, Bolling AFB 3 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 Fort Hunt; 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 Fort Hunt.

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