Hail History

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Hail history for Oakton, VA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 1, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 18, 2015
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles591

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oakton on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 18, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Oakton ranks #467 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Oakton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 1, 20261 in
quarter
Clifton
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Oakton
NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Oakton
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 Oakton by year

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When hail season peaks near Oakton

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (7).

JanFebMar6Apr7May10Jun6Jul7AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Oakton

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

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 (6 mi from Oakton)

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

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

May 6, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bull Run (8 mi from Oakton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Centreville.

May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sunset Hills (6 mi from Oakton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oakton

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2022EF0Bull Run
9 mi from Oakton
0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 31, 2022EF0Tysons Corner
5 mi from Oakton
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
10 mi from Oakton
2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Sunset Hills
5 mi from Oakton
4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018EF0Edsall Park
8 mi from Oakton
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Herndon Hgts
9 mi from Oakton
1.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Sterling
9 mi from Oakton
1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 13, 2011EF0Clifton
7 mi from Oakton
2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Sunset Hills
5 mi from Oakton
1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 10, 2011EF0Bull Run
8 mi from Oakton
4.9 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oakton

591 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oakton since 2006, on 190 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202669 mph, measuredTysons Corner, Wolf Trap, Vienna
14 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedManassas Park, McLean
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedGreat Falls
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedCentreville, The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedReston, Herndon, Great Falls
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202690 mph, estimatedSideburn
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202667 mph, measuredDulles Intl. Airport, Pender
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedLegato, Monticello Woods
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202666 mph, measuredDulles Intl. Airport, Potomac Yard, Sunset Hills
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202560 mph, estimatedFairfax Park, Lincolnia
4 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 Oakton; 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 Oakton.

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