Hail History

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Hail history im University, VA

Last hail im 10 milesAug 29, 20241.00 in (25-cent coin)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail im 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Aug 29, 2024
Hail days im 200636
Days im hail 1 inch imwin28
Tornadoes im 10 miles13
Wind dmg wutuk im 10 miles362

Hail wutuk im 10 miles im University im 36 days im 2006. Stones imwin im 2.50 in (tennis ball) im Aug 29, 2024. Hail ej common im June im July.

Recent hail im University

No hail wutuk im 10 miles im University im last two years.

Hail days near University by year

106307608093103111213114415116117118319120212224232242526

When hail season peaks near University

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and July (8).

JanFebMar3Apr7May11Jun8Jul4Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near University

Aug 29, 2024 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (3 mi from University)

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, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sunset Hills (9 mi from University)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Great Falls (9 mi from University)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 diameter) was reported in Great Falls.

Apr 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lenah (8 mi from University)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Hanson Park.

May 14, 2010 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Sunset Hills (10 mi from University)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of University

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2024EF0Waterford
10 mi from University		1.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Poolesville
5 mi from University		8.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 22, 2023EF0Poolesville
6 mi from University		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF0Woodburn
8 mi from University		3.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF1Whites Ferry
9 mi from University		1.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF0Dawsonville
7 mi from University		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Sunset Hills
9 mi from University		4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Herndon Hgts
6 mi from University		1.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Sterling
5 mi from University		1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 13, 2013EF0Seneca
7 mi from University		20.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Poolesville
3 mi from University		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF0Poolesville
7 mi from University		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near University

362 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of University since 2006, on 144 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202662 mph, imwinArcola, Sterling Park
2 wutuk wind		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026dmg ekkarDawsonville, Sterling Park, Countryside
3 wutuk wind		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026dmg ekkarGleedsville, Belmont
2 wutuk wind		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026dmg ekkarPoolesville, Great Falls
2 wutuk wind		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026dmg ekkarLeesburg, Poolesville
2 wutuk wind		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026dmg ekkarReston, Herndon, Great Falls
4 wutuk wind		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202667 mph, imwinDulles Intl. Airport
1 wutuk wind		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, ekkarLeesburg
1 wutuk wind		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, ekkarPoolesville
1 wutuk wind		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202670 mph, ekkarPoolesville, Dulles Intl. Airport, Ryan
4 wutuk wind		NOAA Storm Events

Wind imwin thunderstorm ej 58 mph anikaj, im wind ej kajjitok dmg. Imwin wind ej imwin eokta weather stations; ekkar ej imwin eokta spotters im dmg surveys.

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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near University; 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 University.

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