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Hail history for West Falls Church, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 14, 2010

Hail days since 200637

Days with hail 1 inch or larger28

Tornadoes within 10 miles9

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles841

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Falls Church on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and April.

West Falls Church ranks #452 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near West Falls Church

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from West Falls Church	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 West Falls Church by year

When hail season peaks near West Falls Church

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and April (7).

Largest hail storms near West Falls Church

May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (7 mi from West Falls Church)

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

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (8 mi from West Falls Church)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported near the Glen Echo Fire Department.

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (9 mi from West Falls Church)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington DC.

Aug 13, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakton (6 mi from West Falls Church)

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

May 2, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Buffs Corner (9 mi from West Falls Church)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Falls Church

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 31, 2022	EF0	Tysons Corner 4 mi from West Falls Church	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 4 mi from West Falls Church	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 7 mi from West Falls Church	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018	EF0	Edsall Park 3 mi from West Falls Church	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 6 mi from West Falls Church	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 9 mi from West Falls Church	1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 8 mi from West Falls Church	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 9 mi from West Falls Church	1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 9 mi from West Falls Church	0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Falls Church

841 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Falls Church since 2006, on 210 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	69 mph, measured	Tysons Corner, Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport 37 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Bethesda, Alexandria 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	McLean, Georgetown 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage reported	American University, National Zoo 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft, Langley 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	90 mph, estimated	Sideburn 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Pender 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	70 mph, estimated	Legato, Monticello Woods, Alexandria 10 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	68 mph, measured	South Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria 8 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 2025	60 mph, measured	South Washington 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 West Falls Church; 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 Falls Church.

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