Hail history for Arlington County, Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Arlington County since 1973, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Arlington County
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Aug 11, 2004
18 reports on 14 days since 1973 · #99 of 132 Virginia counties
Hail map · Arlington County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Arlington County
The latest hail report in Arlington County is from April 15, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Arlington County logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 39% less than the median Virginia county (0.9 a year) and ranks #99 of 132 Virginia counties for all-time reports. Arlington County holds 0% of all 6,239 hail reports in Virginia.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Virginia county. The largest hail on record here is 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on August 11, 2004 near Arlington.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2024, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Arlington County 0.6
- Median Virginia county 0.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Arlington County 7
- Median Virginia county 11.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Arlington County 0%
- Median Virginia county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | 5 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Arlington | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.77 WNW Arlington | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.48 WNW Arlington | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 SW South Washington | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SW South Washington | 14:29 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 44%
- 1–2 in 10 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 SW South Washington | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SW South Washington | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.23 WNW Arlington | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.77 WNW Arlington | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.48 WNW Arlington | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.13 S South Washington | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SW South Washington | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 SSE Arlington | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.08 W Rosslyn | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.28 WSW South Washington | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Arlington | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Arlington | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Arlington County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 16 | 1.50 in |
Questions about hail in Arlington County
How often does it hail in Arlington County, Virginia?
18 hail reports have been logged in Arlington County since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #99 of 132 Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Arlington County?
Most reports come in April, June, August. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Arlington County?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on August 11, 2004 near Arlington. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Arlington County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Arlington County had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 15, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.