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Hail history for Wolf Trap, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wolf Trap on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 29, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Wolf Trap
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wolf Trap in the last two years.
Hail days near Wolf Trap by year
When hail season peaks near Wolf Trap
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Wolf Trap
Aug 29, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (9 mi from Wolf Trap)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.50 inches in diameter was reported on Ridgetop Circle in Sterling. Numerous vehicles had their windshields broken.May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (1 mi from Wolf Trap)
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 (7 mi from Wolf Trap)
Jul 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chantilly (5 mi from Wolf Trap)
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 (3 mi from Wolf Trap)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wolf Trap
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF0 | Tysons Corner 4 mi from Wolf Trap |
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF1 | Barcroft 10 mi from Wolf Trap |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF0 | Sunset Hills 5 mi from Wolf Trap |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Herndon Hgts 7 mi from Wolf Trap |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Sterling 7 mi from Wolf Trap |
| Jun 13, 2013 | EF0 | Seneca 10 mi from Wolf Trap |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Sunset Hills 3 mi from Wolf Trap |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wolf Trap
655 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wolf Trap since 2006, on 196 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Tysons Corner, Wolf Trap, Vienna 15 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Bethesda 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | McLean, Sterling Park, Countryside 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Great Falls 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Centreville, The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft 4 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Reston, Herndon, Great Falls 4 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Sideburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Dulles Intl. Airport, Pender, Potomac 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Legato 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Dulles Intl. Airport, Glen, Sunset Hills 6 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 Wolf Trap; 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 Wolf Trap.
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