Hail History

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Hail history for Warrenton, VA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)May 14, 2010
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles220

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Warrenton on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Warrenton

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Warrenton in the last two years.

Hail days near Warrenton by year

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When hail season peaks near Warrenton

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and July (5).

JanFebMar1Apr5May5Jun5Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Warrenton

May 14, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Buckland (9 mi from Warrenton)

Jul 31, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Jeffersonton (8 mi from Warrenton)

Jun 22, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Opal (6 mi from Warrenton)

May 18, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Orlean (8 mi from Warrenton)

Jun 28, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Jeffersonton (8 mi from Warrenton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Warrenton

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2017EF0Broad Run
8 mi from Warrenton
1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Turnbull
5 mi from Warrenton
0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bethel
3 mi from Warrenton
0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0New Baltimore
6 mi from Warrenton
0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 10, 2011EF1Bealeton
10 mi from Warrenton
4.4 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Warrenton

220 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Warrenton since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Aug 13, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedAda
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedJeffersonton
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedJeffersonton
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedJeffersonton, Midland
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202660 mph, estimatedOrlean, Bethel
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedWarrenton
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202660 mph, estimatedWarrenton, Bethel
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedDudie
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202560 mph, estimatedWarrenton, Orlean
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202564 mph, estimatedCassanova, Auburn, New Baltimore
3 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 Warrenton; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Warrenton.

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