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Hail history for Dale City, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dale City on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Dale City ranks #883 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Dale City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Triangle 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Dale City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Dale City by year
When hail season peaks near Dale City
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Dale City
May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (4 mi from Dale City)
May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dumfries (4 mi from Dale City)
Apr 15, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Quantico McAs (9 mi from Dale City)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Brown Field (7 mi from Dale City)
Apr 27, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dumfries (5 mi from Dale City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dale City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Brown Field 9 mi from Dale City |
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Triangle 8 mi from Dale City |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Midway Is 9 mi from Dale City |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Brown Field 9 mi from Dale City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dale City
253 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dale City since 2006, on 131 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 26, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Woodbridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Ridge, Dale City, Independent Hill 4 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Dale City 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Quantico Marine Corp, Potomac Heights 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Bethel, Woodbridge 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | McAs Quantico 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | McAs Quantico 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hoadly, Dale City, Dumfries 4 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Fairfax Park 3 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Minnieville, Featherstone 2 wind reports |
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 Dale City; 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 Dale City.
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