Hail HistoryHail history for Manassas, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Manassas on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Manassas 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 Manassas
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Gainesville 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Manassas |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | West Gate Of Lomond, Clifton 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Manassas |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Manassas by year
When hail season peaks near Manassas
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Manassas
May 2, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Canova (5 mi from Manassas)
May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Haymarket (10 mi from Manassas)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was estimated to be the size of golf balls in Haymarket.Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Catharpin (7 mi from Manassas)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf balls in size was reported.May 6, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bull Run (8 mi from Manassas)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Centreville.Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Vly (10 mi from Manassas)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Manassas
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF0 | Bull Run 8 mi from Manassas |
| Jun 20, 2015 | EF0 | Bristow 4 mi from Manassas |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Clifton 6 mi from Manassas |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | Nokesville 9 mi from Manassas |
| Mar 10, 2011 | EF0 | Bull Run 7 mi from Manassas |
| Jul 23, 2008 | EF0 | Wellington 4 mi from Manassas |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Manassas
276 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Manassas since 2006, on 139 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 30, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Gainesville 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Ridge, Independent Hill, Manassas Park 5 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Nokesville, Bull Run, Centreville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Nokesville, Dale City 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Aden 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Haymarket, West Gate Of Lomond 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Legato 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rixlew 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hoadly, Canova 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Manassas, West Gate Of Lomond 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 Manassas; 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 Manassas.
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