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Hail history for Merrifield, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 14, 2010

Hail days since 200638

Days with hail 1 inch or larger30

Tornadoes within 10 miles8

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles747

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Merrifield on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Merrifield

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Merrifield	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 Merrifield by year

When hail season peaks near Merrifield

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (10).

Largest hail storms near Merrifield

May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (5 mi from Merrifield)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail estimated to be about two inches in diameter fell about three miles north of Vienna.

Jul 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chantilly (8 mi from Merrifield)

National Weather Service description (English): A Trained Spotter measured golf-ball size hail near Fair Lakes east of Chantilly, VA.

May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sunset Hills (8 mi from Merrifield)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (8 mi from Merrifield)

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 13, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakton (3 mi from Merrifield)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Merrifield

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 31, 2022	EF0	Tysons Corner 3 mi from Merrifield	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 6 mi from Merrifield	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 9 mi from Merrifield	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019	EF0	Sunset Hills 9 mi from Merrifield	4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018	EF0	Edsall Park 5 mi from Merrifield	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 9 mi from Merrifield	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 13, 2011	EF0	Clifton 9 mi from Merrifield	2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Sunset Hills 8 mi from Merrifield	1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Merrifield

747 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Merrifield since 2006, on 206 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	69 mph, measured	Tysons Corner, Wolf Trap, Vienna 29 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Bethesda, Alexandria 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	McLean, Georgetown 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage reported	American University 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft, Langley 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	damage reported	Reston, Great Falls 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	90 mph, estimated	Sideburn 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Pender 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	70 mph, estimated	Legato, Monticello Woods, Somerset 6 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Potomac Yard, Georgetown, Sunset Hills 6 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 Merrifield; 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 Merrifield.

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