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Hail history for Rose Hill, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 28, 2020

Hail days since 200631

Days with hail 1 inch or larger25

Tornadoes within 10 miles11

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles634

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rose Hill on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Rose Hill

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Rose Hill	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 Rose Hill by year

When hail season peaks near Rose Hill

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (8).

Largest hail storms near Rose Hill

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (9 mi from Rose Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported about one mile east-southeast of the US Capitol.

Jun 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Accokeek (9 mi from Rose Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported.

Aug 28, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allentown (9 mi from Rose Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Brinkley Road near Camp Springs.

Aug 13, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fairfax Park (8 mi from Rose Hill)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Belle Haven (2 mi from Rose Hill)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rose Hill

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 7 mi from Rose Hill	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 8 mi from Rose Hill	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 10 mi from Rose Hill	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018	EF0	Edsall Park 4 mi from Rose Hill	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 5 mi from Rose Hill	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 6 mi from Rose Hill	1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 7 mi from Rose Hill	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 3 mi from Rose Hill	1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 3 mi from Rose Hill	0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Friendly Pg Arpk Airport 9 mi from Rose Hill	0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 9, 2008	EF0	Clinton Hyde Field Airport 9 mi from Rose Hill	0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rose Hill

634 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rose Hill since 2006, on 176 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	64 mph, measured	Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, Ravensworth 38 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Alexandria 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	McLean, Georgetown, Friendly 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage reported	Tantallon 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage reported	Potomac Heights 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	90 mph, estimated	Sideburn 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Monticello Woods, Alexandria, Georgetown 8 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	68 mph, measured	South Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria 6 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 2025	60 mph, measured	South Washington 1 wind report	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 Rose 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 Rose Hill.

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