Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Belvoir, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMay 2, 2016
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles401

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Belvoir on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Fort Belvoir

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fort Belvoir		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 Fort Belvoir by year

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When hail season peaks near Fort Belvoir

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (6).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr6May6Jun1Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fort Belvoir

May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (6 mi from Fort Belvoir)

Jun 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Accokeek (5 mi from Fort Belvoir)

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

Aug 13, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fairfax Park (8 mi from Fort Belvoir)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Belle Haven (6 mi from Fort Belvoir)

Jun 28, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Vernon (3 mi from Fort Belvoir)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Belvoir

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 24, 2018EF0Edsall Park
8 mi from Fort Belvoir		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
7 mi from Fort Belvoir		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
7 mi from Fort Belvoir		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Belvoir

401 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Belvoir since 2006, on 164 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 26, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedWoodbridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedRavensworth, Lake Barcroft, Barcroft
15 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAlexandria
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedPotomac Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedLake Ridge
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedTantallon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedPotomac Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, estimatedWoodbridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedMonticello Woods, Alexandria, Potomac Yard
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, estimatedPotomac Yard, Alexandria
2 wind reports		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 Fort Belvoir; 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 Fort Belvoir.

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