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Hail history for Purcellville, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Purcellville on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 16, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Purcellville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Bluemont 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Purcellville |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Wheatland 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Purcellville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Purcellville by year
When hail season peaks near Purcellville
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Purcellville
Jun 16, 2016 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bluemont (10 mi from Purcellville)
May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mannings (7 mi from Purcellville)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported. Wind blown hail damaged siding and windows.May 10, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hillsboro (4 mi from Purcellville)
Jun 2, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Leesburg (10 mi from Purcellville)
Jun 16, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bluemont (6 mi from Purcellville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Purcellville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF0 | Waterford 8 mi from Purcellville |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF0 | Woodburn 7 mi from Purcellville |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Woodburn 5 mi from Purcellville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Purcellville
317 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Purcellville since 2006, on 144 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 16, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Philomont, Round Hill 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Waterford, Lovettsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Hughesville, Philomont 2 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Wickliffe 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Gleedsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Leesburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Wickliffe, Lovettsville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Mannings, Leesburg, North Fork 3 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Bluemont, Purcellville, North Fork 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Waterford 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 Purcellville; 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 Purcellville.
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