Hail History

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Hail history for Lowes Island, VA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 29, 20241.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Aug 29, 2024
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles413

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lowes Island on 32 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 Lowes Island

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

Hail days near Lowes Island by year

2061073080921021112113114415216217118319120211224232242526

When hail season peaks near Lowes Island

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (8).

JanFebMar4Apr8May9Jun5Jul4Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lowes Island

Aug 29, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (4 mi from Lowes Island)

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 (9 mi from Lowes Island)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail estimated to be about two inches in diameter fell about three miles north of Vienna.

May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sunset Hills (7 mi from Lowes Island)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Great Falls (5 mi from Lowes Island)

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

Jun 1, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Broad Run Farms (2 mi from Lowes Island)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lowes Island

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2024EF1Poolesville
8 mi from Lowes Island		8.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Quince Orchard
6 mi from Lowes Island		15.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 22, 2023EF0Poolesville
6 mi from Lowes Island		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF0Dawsonville
5 mi from Lowes Island		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Sunset Hills
9 mi from Lowes Island		4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Herndon Hgts
7 mi from Lowes Island		1.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Sterling
5 mi from Lowes Island		1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 13, 2013EF0Seneca
2 mi from Lowes Island		20.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Poolesville
6 mi from Lowes Island		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF0Poolesville
7 mi from Lowes Island		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Sunset Hills
7 mi from Lowes Island		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lowes Island

413 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lowes Island since 2006, on 155 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedWolf Trap, Sterling Park, Gaithersburg
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGermantown, Dawsonville, Sterling Park
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedPoolesville, Germantown, Great Falls
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedPoolesville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedBarnesville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedReston, Herndon, Great Falls
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202667 mph, measuredDulles Intl. Airport, Potomac
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedPoolesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202670 mph, estimatedPoolesville, Glen, Ryan
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202660 mph, estimatedMiddlebrook
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 Lowes Island; 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 Lowes Island.

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