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Hail history for Leesburg, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Leesburg on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 29, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Leesburg ranks #661 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Leesburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Wheatland 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Leesburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Leesburg by year
When hail season peaks near Leesburg
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Leesburg
Jun 2, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Leesburg (2 mi from Leesburg)
Aug 29, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Broad Run Farms (9 mi from Leesburg)
Apr 24, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Whites Ferry (5 mi from Leesburg)
Jul 28, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Broad Run Farms (9 mi from Leesburg)
Jun 7, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Purcellville (7 mi from Leesburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Leesburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF0 | Waterford 3 mi from Leesburg |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF1 | Poolesville 4 mi from Leesburg |
| Apr 22, 2023 | EF0 | Poolesville 9 mi from Leesburg |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF0 | Woodburn 2 mi from Leesburg |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Whites Ferry 6 mi from Leesburg |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Poolesville 6 mi from Leesburg |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF0 | Poolesville 8 mi from Leesburg |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Woodburn 4 mi from Leesburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Leesburg
301 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Leesburg since 2006, on 132 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 13, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Round Hill 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Waterford, Lovettsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Hughesville 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Gleedsville, Belmont 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Poolesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Leesburg, Poolesville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Aldie 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Leesburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lucketts, Poolesville 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | North Fork, Lucketts 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 Leesburg; 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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28 hail days
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 Leesburg.
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