Hail History

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Hail history for Oak Hill, VA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 29, 20241.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Aug 29, 2024
Hail days since 200639
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles444

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oak Hill on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 29, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Oak Hill

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

Hail days near Oak Hill by year

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When hail season peaks near Oak Hill

Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (8).

JanFebMar2Apr8May13Jun8Jul6Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Oak Hill

Aug 29, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (7 mi from Oak Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.50 inches in diameter was reported on Ridgetop Circle in Sterling. Numerous vehicles had their windshields broken.

May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (8 mi from Oak Hill)

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

Jun 18, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chantilly (2 mi from Oak Hill)

Jul 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chantilly (2 mi from Oak Hill)

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

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Catharpin (9 mi from Oak Hill)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oak Hill

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2022EF0Bull Run
5 mi from Oak Hill		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 31, 2022EF0Tysons Corner
9 mi from Oak Hill		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Sunset Hills
1 mi from Oak Hill		4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Herndon Hgts
3 mi from Oak Hill		1.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Sterling
5 mi from Oak Hill		1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 13, 2011EF0Clifton
9 mi from Oak Hill		2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Sunset Hills
4 mi from Oak Hill		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 10, 2011EF0Bull Run
6 mi from Oak Hill		4.9 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oak Hill

444 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oak Hill since 2006, on 159 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202669 mph, measuredTysons Corner, Arcola, Wolf Trap
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedManassas Park, Sterling Park, Countryside
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedGreat Falls
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedBull Run, Centreville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedReston, Herndon, Great Falls
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202667 mph, measuredDulles Intl. Airport, Pender
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedLegato
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202666 mph, measuredDulles Intl. Airport, Ryan, Sunset Hills
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202560 mph, estimatedReston, Sunset Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202560 mph, estimatedSunset Hills, Legato, Ilda
3 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 Oak Hill; 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 Oak Hill.

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