Hail History

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Hail history for Seven Corners, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 14, 2010
Hail days since 200639
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles907

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Seven Corners on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Seven Corners

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Seven Corners		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 Seven Corners by year

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When hail season peaks near Seven Corners

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

JanFeb2Mar8Apr7May13Jun3Jul6AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Seven Corners

May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (8 mi from Seven Corners)

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

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (8 mi from Seven Corners)

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

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (6 mi from Seven Corners)

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

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (7 mi from Seven Corners)

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

Aug 13, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakton (7 mi from Seven Corners)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Oakton.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Seven Corners

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2022EF0Tysons Corner
5 mi from Seven Corners		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
3 mi from Seven Corners		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
5 mi from Seven Corners		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
9 mi from Seven Corners		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018EF0Edsall Park
4 mi from Seven Corners		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
5 mi from Seven Corners		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
8 mi from Seven Corners		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
6 mi from Seven Corners		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
8 mi from Seven Corners		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
8 mi from Seven Corners		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Seven Corners

907 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Seven Corners since 2006, on 224 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202669 mph, measuredTysons Corner, Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport
46 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBethesda, Alexandria
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedMcLean, Georgetown
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedChevy Chase, American University, National Zoo
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedThe I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft, Langley
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202690 mph, estimatedSideburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedMonticello Woods, Alexandria, Georgetown
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202560 mph, measuredSouth Washington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202560 mph, estimatedTenleytown
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 Seven Corners; 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 Seven Corners.

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