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Hail history for Fort Lee, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Lee on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 23, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Fort Lee
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Colonial Heights 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Fort Lee |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Prince George, Hopewell 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Fort Lee |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fort Lee by year
When hail season peaks near Fort Lee
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Fort Lee
May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Prince George (4 mi from Fort Lee)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported on Route 156.Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ettrick (3 mi from Fort Lee)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported near Ettrick. The hail produced minor car damage.Jun 30, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Prince George (3 mi from Fort Lee)
Apr 19, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopewell (4 mi from Fort Lee)
Jun 11, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopewell (4 mi from Fort Lee)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Lee
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2014 | EF0 | Prince George 5 mi from Fort Lee |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Petersburg 5 mi from Fort Lee |
| Jul 9, 2008 | EF1 | Petersburg 5 mi from Fort Lee |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF1 | Colonial Hgts 3 mi from Fort Lee |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF1 | Jefferson Park 2 mi from Fort Lee |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Lee
243 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Lee since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jun 16, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Burgess, Richard Bland Col, Addison 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Chester, Meadowville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Prince George Golf, Garysville, Jordans Point 4 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Matoaca, Hopewell 7 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Chester 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hopewell, Prince George 7 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Disputanta 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Petersburg, Bermuda Hundred, Garysville 3 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Walthal 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Colonial Hgts, Petersburg 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 Fort Lee; 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 Lee.
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