Hail History

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Hail history for Lincolnia, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 13, 2021
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles752

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lincolnia on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 13, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Lincolnia

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Lincolnia
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 Lincolnia by year

1062077083093103111211314215216173184191201211222312412526

When hail season peaks near Lincolnia

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (7).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr7May12Jun3Jul6AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lincolnia

May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clarks Crossing (10 mi from Lincolnia)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported about two miles northwest of Vienna.

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

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

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (10 mi from Lincolnia)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported near the Glen Echo Fire Department.

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (10 mi from Lincolnia)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington DC.

Aug 13, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakton (9 mi from Lincolnia)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Oakton.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lincolnia

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2022EF0Tysons Corner
8 mi from Lincolnia
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
6 mi from Lincolnia
2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
7 mi from Lincolnia
1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
10 mi from Lincolnia
1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018EF0Edsall Park
1 mi from Lincolnia
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
5 mi from Lincolnia
1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
6 mi from Lincolnia
1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
6 mi from Lincolnia
3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
5 mi from Lincolnia
1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
5 mi from Lincolnia
0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lincolnia

752 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lincolnia since 2006, on 197 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202669 mph, measuredTysons Corner, Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport
40 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAlexandria
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedMcLean, Georgetown
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedAmerican University, National Zoo
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedTantallon
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedThe I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft, Langley
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202690 mph, estimatedSideburn
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedMonticello Woods, Alexandria, Georgetown
9 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria
6 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 Lincolnia; 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 Lincolnia.

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