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Hail history for Springfield, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Springfield on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Springfield ranks #583 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Springfield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Springfield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Springfield by year
When hail season peaks near Springfield
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Springfield
May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (9 mi from Springfield)
Aug 13, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakton (8 mi from Springfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Oakton.Aug 13, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fairfax Park (5 mi from Springfield)
Jun 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Belle Haven (6 mi from Springfield)
Apr 15, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Baileys Xrds (6 mi from Springfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Springfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF0 | Tysons Corner 9 mi from Springfield |
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF1 | Barcroft 8 mi from Springfield |
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF1 | Lincoln Memorial 10 mi from Springfield |
| Jul 24, 2018 | EF0 | Edsall Park 2 mi from Springfield |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | South Washington 8 mi from Springfield |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Bolling AFB 9 mi from Springfield |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Bolling AFB 10 mi from Springfield |
| Oct 15, 2014 | EF0 | Belle Haven 7 mi from Springfield |
| Oct 15, 2014 | EF0 | Belle Haven 7 mi from Springfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Springfield
581 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Springfield since 2006, on 177 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Mar 5, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, Vienna 30 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Alexandria 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Ridge, McLean 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Sideburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Monticello Woods, Alexandria, South Washington 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | South Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | South Washington 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Fairfax Park, Lincolnia 5 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 Springfield; 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 Springfield.
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