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Hail history for Laurel Hill, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Laurel Hill on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Laurel Hill
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Clifton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Laurel Hill |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Laurel Hill by year
When hail season peaks near Laurel Hill
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Laurel Hill
May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (3 mi from Laurel Hill)
Aug 13, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fairfax Park (5 mi from Laurel Hill)
Jun 28, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Vernon (8 mi from Laurel Hill)
Jul 4, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Fairfax (10 mi from Laurel Hill)
May 31, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Guilford (7 mi from Laurel Hill)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Laurel Hill
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2018 | EF0 | Edsall Park 8 mi from Laurel Hill |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Clifton 10 mi from Laurel Hill |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Laurel Hill
356 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Laurel Hill since 2006, on 167 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 26, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Woodbridge 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Ravensworth, Franconia, Lincolnia 8 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Ridge, Dale City 3 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Dale City 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Sideburn, Bethel, Woodbridge 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Monticello Woods 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Potomac Yard 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hoadly, Dale City 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 Laurel Hill; 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 Laurel Hill.
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