Hail History

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Hail history for South Riding, VA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 12, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Aug 29, 2024
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger35
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles359

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Riding 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 South Riding

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 12, 20261 in
quarter		Waterfall, Thoroughfare
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from South Riding		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20261 in
quarter		West Gate Of Lomond
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from South Riding		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 South Riding by year

106307308092101111121131441531621711831912022112252322425226

When hail season peaks near South Riding

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (9).

JanFebMar2Apr9May12Jun8Jul5Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Riding

Aug 29, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (9 mi from South Riding)

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.

Jun 18, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chantilly (5 mi from South Riding)

Jun 16, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Haymarket (9 mi from South Riding)

Jul 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Haymarket (7 mi from South Riding)

National Weather Service description (English): A Trained Spotter measured golf-ball size hail in northern Prince William County 5 miles south of Gilberts Corner.

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Catharpin (6 mi from South Riding)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf balls in size was reported.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Riding

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2022EF0Bull Run
5 mi from South Riding		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Sunset Hills
7 mi from South Riding		4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Herndon Hgts
6 mi from South Riding		1.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Sterling
8 mi from South Riding		1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Sunset Hills
9 mi from South Riding		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 10, 2011EF0Bull Run
6 mi from South Riding		4.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 23, 2008EF0Wellington
9 mi from South Riding		1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Riding

359 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Riding since 2006, on 137 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202662 mph, measuredArcola, Gainesville, Woolsey
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedManassas Park, Sterling Park
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedGleedsville, Belmont
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedBull Run, Centreville, Aldie
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedReston, Herndon
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202667 mph, measuredDulles Intl. Airport, Haymarket, Pender
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedLegato
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202666 mph, measuredDulles Intl. Airport, Ryan, Hickory Grove
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202560 mph, estimatedWest Gate Of Lomond
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202560 mph, estimatedSunset Hills
1 wind report		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 South Riding; 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 South Riding.

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