Hail History

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Hail history for Lorton, VA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 16, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMay 2, 2016
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles344

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lorton on 23 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 Lorton

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lorton in the last two years.

Hail days near Lorton by year

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When hail season peaks near Lorton

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (6).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr5May8Jun1Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lorton

May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (3 mi from Lorton)

Jun 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Accokeek (9 mi from Lorton)

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

Apr 27, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dumfries (10 mi from Lorton)

Aug 13, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fairfax Park (6 mi from Lorton)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Belle Haven (10 mi from Lorton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lorton

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 24, 2018EF0Edsall Park
9 mi from Lorton		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lorton

344 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lorton since 2006, on 159 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 26, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedWoodbridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedRavensworth, Franconia, Lincolnia
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedPotomac Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedLake Ridge, Dale City
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedDale City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedPotomac Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202690 mph, estimatedSideburn, Bethel, Woodbridge
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedMonticello Woods
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202560 mph, estimatedHoadly, Dale City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202560 mph, estimatedFairfax Park, Lincolnia
5 wind reports		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 Lorton; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Lorton.

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