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Hail history for Potomac Mills, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Potomac Mills on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Potomac Mills
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Triangle 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Potomac Mills |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Potomac Mills by year
When hail season peaks near Potomac Mills
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Potomac Mills
May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (3 mi from Potomac Mills)
May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dumfries (5 mi from Potomac Mills)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Brown Field (8 mi from Potomac Mills)
Apr 27, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dumfries (6 mi from Potomac Mills)
Aug 13, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fairfax Park (9 mi from Potomac Mills)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Potomac Mills
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Brown Field 10 mi from Potomac Mills |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Triangle 9 mi from Potomac Mills |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Midway Is 10 mi from Potomac Mills |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Brown Field 9 mi from Potomac Mills |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Potomac Mills
270 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Potomac Mills since 2006, on 134 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 26, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Woodbridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Ridge, Dale City, Independent Hill 4 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Dale City 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Quantico Marine Corp, Potomac Heights 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Bethel, Woodbridge 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | McAs Quantico 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hoadly, Dale City, Dumfries 4 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Fairfax Park 4 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Minnieville, Featherstone 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 Potomac Mills; 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 Potomac Mills.
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