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Hail history for West Gate, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Gate on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 16, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near West Gate
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Waterfall, Thoroughfare 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from West Gate |
| May 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Gainesville 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from West Gate |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | West Gate Of Lomond, Clifton 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from West Gate |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near West Gate by year
When hail season peaks near West Gate
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near West Gate
Jun 18, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chantilly (9 mi from West Gate)
May 2, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Canova (8 mi from West Gate)
Jun 16, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Haymarket (9 mi from West Gate)
May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Haymarket (8 mi from West Gate)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was estimated to be the size of golf balls in Haymarket.Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Catharpin (4 mi from West Gate)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf balls in size was reported.Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Gate
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF0 | Bull Run 6 mi from West Gate |
| Jun 20, 2015 | EF0 | Bristow 4 mi from West Gate |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Clifton 7 mi from West Gate |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | Nokesville 10 mi from West Gate |
| Mar 10, 2011 | EF0 | Bull Run 5 mi from West Gate |
| Jul 23, 2008 | EF0 | Wellington 2 mi from West Gate |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Gate
293 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Gate since 2006, on 141 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 30, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Gainesville, Woolsey 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Independent Hill, Manassas Park 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Nokesville, Bull Run, Centreville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Nokesville 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Aden 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Haymarket, Pender, West Gate Of Lomond 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Legato, Antioch 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rixlew 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hoadly, Canova 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Manassas, West Gate Of Lomond 2 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 West Gate; 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 West Gate.
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