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Hail history for Triangle, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Triangle on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Triangle
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Garrisonville 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Triangle |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Triangle 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Triangle |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 1 in quarter | Garrisonville, Mountain View 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Triangle |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Triangle by year
When hail season peaks near Triangle
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Triangle
May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (10 mi from Triangle)
May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dumfries (4 mi from Triangle)
Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mountain View (9 mi from Triangle)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at Courthouse Road.Apr 15, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Quantico McAs (4 mi from Triangle)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Brown Field (2 mi from Triangle)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Triangle
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Midway Is 4 mi from Triangle |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Brown Field 3 mi from Triangle |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Triangle 2 mi from Triangle |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Midway Is 3 mi from Triangle |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Brown Field 2 mi from Triangle |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Triangle
240 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Triangle since 2006, on 128 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 10, 2026 | damage reported | Garrisonville, Dale City, Shiloh 3 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Ramoth, Stafford 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Stafford 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Nanjemoy 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Dale City 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Quantico Marine Corp, Nanjemoy 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Widewater, Bethel, Woodbridge 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | McAs Quantico 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | McAs Quantico 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 Triangle; 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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41 hail days - Waldorf
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39 hail days - Silver Spring
39 hail days
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 Triangle.
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