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Hail history for Lake Ridge, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Ridge on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Lake Ridge ranks #820 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Lake Ridge
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Clifton 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lake Ridge |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lake Ridge by year
When hail season peaks near Lake Ridge
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Lake Ridge
May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (3 mi from Lake Ridge)
May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dumfries (7 mi from Lake Ridge)
May 14, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Longview (10 mi from Lake Ridge)
Apr 27, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dumfries (9 mi from Lake Ridge)
Aug 13, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fairfax Park (7 mi from Lake Ridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Ridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2011 | EF0 | Clifton 9 mi from Lake Ridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Ridge
297 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Ridge since 2006, on 137 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 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Ravensworth, Franconia 2 wind reports |
| 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 | damage reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Sideburn, Bethel, Woodbridge 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Monticello Woods 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hoadly, Dale City, Dumfries 4 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Fairfax Park 4 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Minnieville, Featherstone, Clifton 3 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 Lake Ridge; 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 Lake Ridge.
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