Hail History

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Hail history for Groveton, 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 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles547

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Groveton on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Groveton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Groveton
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 Groveton by year

10610740810931021112213141521617218519220211222312412526

When hail season peaks near Groveton

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (7).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr7May9Jun2Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Groveton

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (10 mi from Groveton)

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

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (9 mi from Groveton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported about one mile east-southeast of the US Capitol.

Jun 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Accokeek (7 mi from Groveton)

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 Groveton)

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

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Belle Haven (1 mi from Groveton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Groveton

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
9 mi from Groveton
2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
9 mi from Groveton
1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018EF0Edsall Park
6 mi from Groveton
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
6 mi from Groveton
1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
5 mi from Groveton
1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
7 mi from Groveton
3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
2 mi from Groveton
1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
2 mi from Groveton
0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Friendly Pg Arpk Airport
7 mi from Groveton
0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Westchester Estates
9 mi from Groveton
0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 9, 2008EF0Clinton Hyde Field Airport
8 mi from Groveton
0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Groveton

547 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Groveton since 2006, on 170 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Mar 5, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202664 mph, measuredReagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, Ravensworth
31 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAlexandria
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedFriendly
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedTantallon, Clinton
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedThe I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedPotomac Heights
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedAnacostia
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedMonticello Woods, Alexandria, Georgetown
7 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202560 mph, measuredSouth Washington
1 wind report
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 Groveton; 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 Groveton.

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