Hail History

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Hail history for Tysons, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 18, 2015
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles811

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tysons on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 18, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Tysons

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Tysons
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 Tysons by year

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When hail season peaks near Tysons

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (9).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr9May12Jun5Jul7AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Tysons

May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (2 mi from Tysons)

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

Jun 18, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chantilly (10 mi from Tysons)

Jul 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chantilly (8 mi from Tysons)

National Weather Service description (English): A Trained Spotter measured golf-ball size hail near Fair Lakes east of Chantilly, VA.

May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sunset Hills (6 mi from Tysons)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (7 mi from Tysons)

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.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tysons

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2022EF0Tysons Corner
0 mi from Tysons
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
6 mi from Tysons
2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
9 mi from Tysons
1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Sunset Hills
8 mi from Tysons
4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018EF0Edsall Park
8 mi from Tysons
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
10 mi from Tysons
1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Sunset Hills
7 mi from Tysons
1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tysons

811 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tysons since 2006, on 218 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202669 mph, measuredTysons Corner, Wolf Trap, Vienna
25 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBethesda
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedMcLean, Georgetown
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedAmerican University, National Zoo, Great Falls
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedThe I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft, Langley
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedReston, Herndon, Great Falls
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202690 mph, estimatedSideburn
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202660 mph, estimatedPender, Potomac
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedLegato, Monticello Woods, Somerset
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, estimatedPotomac Yard, Glen, Georgetown
9 wind reports
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 Tysons; 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 Tysons.

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