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Hail history for Mount Vernon, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Vernon on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Mount Vernon
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Mount Vernon |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Mount Vernon by year
When hail season peaks near Mount Vernon
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Mount Vernon
May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (9 mi from Mount Vernon)
Jun 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Accokeek (4 mi from Mount Vernon)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported.Jun 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Belle Haven (5 mi from Mount Vernon)
Jun 28, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Vernon (0 mi from Mount Vernon)
May 16, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Alexandria (6 mi from Mount Vernon)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Vernon
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2018 | EF0 | Edsall Park 8 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | South Washington 10 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Bolling AFB 9 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Oct 15, 2014 | EF0 | Belle Haven 5 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Oct 15, 2014 | EF0 | Belle Haven 6 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Friendly Pg Arpk Airport 8 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Dec 1, 2010 | EF0 | Berry 9 mi from Mount Vernon |
| May 9, 2008 | EF0 | Clinton Hyde Field Airport 9 mi from Mount Vernon |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Vernon
390 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Vernon since 2006, on 156 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Reagan National Aiirpor, Ravensworth, Lake Barcroft 16 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Alexandria 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Brandywine, Friendly 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Tantallon 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Woodbridge 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Monticello Woods, Alexandria, Potomac Yard 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Potomac Yard, Alexandria 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | South Washington 1 wind report |
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 Mount Vernon; 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 Mount Vernon.
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