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Hail history for Franconia, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franconia on 34 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 Franconia
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Franconia |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Franconia by year
When hail season peaks near Franconia
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Franconia
May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (10 mi from Franconia)
Jun 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Accokeek (9 mi from Franconia)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported.Aug 13, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fairfax Park (7 mi from Franconia)
Jun 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Belle Haven (4 mi from Franconia)
Aug 20, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Us Capitol (9 mi from Franconia)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franconia
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF1 | Barcroft 8 mi from Franconia |
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF1 | Lincoln Memorial 9 mi from Franconia |
| Jul 24, 2018 | EF0 | Edsall Park 3 mi from Franconia |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | South Washington 6 mi from Franconia |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Bolling AFB 7 mi from Franconia |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Bolling AFB 8 mi from Franconia |
| Oct 15, 2014 | EF0 | Belle Haven 5 mi from Franconia |
| Oct 15, 2014 | EF0 | Belle Haven 5 mi from Franconia |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franconia
580 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franconia since 2006, on 172 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, Ravensworth 31 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Alexandria 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Ridge, McLean 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Tantallon 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Sideburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Monticello Woods, Alexandria, Georgetown 5 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | South Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria 4 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | South Washington 1 wind report |
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 Franconia; 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 Franconia.
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