Hail history for Arlington, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arlington since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Arlington
- 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 · Apr 15, 2024
16 reports on 12 days since 1985 · #68 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Arlington
- 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
The latest hail report in and around Arlington 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 1.50 in on April 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Arlington logged 10 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #68 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Arlington accounts for 89% of the 18 reports filed in Arlington County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Virginia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on April 15, 2024 near 0.35 WNW Baileys Xrds.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2024, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Arlington 0.5
- Arlington County 0.6
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Arlington 6
- Arlington County 7
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Arlington 0%
- Arlington County 0%
- Median Virginia town on this site 0%
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 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.35 WNW Baileys Xrds | Fairfax | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Arlington | Arlington | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.48 WNW Arlington | Arlington | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 SW South Washington | Arlington | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SW South Washington | Arlington | 14:29 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 38%
- 1–2 in 10 63%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 SW South Washington | Arlington | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SW South Washington | Arlington | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.23 WNW Arlington | Arlington | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.35 WNW Baileys Xrds | Fairfax | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.48 WNW Arlington | Arlington | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.13 S South Washington | Arlington | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 SSE Arlington | Arlington | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.08 W Rosslyn | Arlington | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.28 WSW South Washington | Arlington | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Arlington | Arlington | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Arlington | Arlington | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Arlington | Arlington | 15:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Arlington
- Alexandria 7 km · 12
- Falls Church 7 km · 10
- Fairfax 17 km · 13
- Great Falls 23 km · 13
- Sterling 30 km · 15
- Centreville 30 km · 13
- Chantilly 30 km · 13
- Manassas 36 km · 19
Questions about hail in Arlington
How often does it hail in Arlington, Virginia?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arlington since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #68 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Arlington?
Most reports come in April, June, August. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Arlington?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on April 15, 2024 near 0.35 WNW Baileys Xrds. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Arlington?
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 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.