Hail history for Centreville, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centreville since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Centreville
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 6, 2015
13 reports on 12 days since 1991 · #87 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Centreville
- 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 Centreville
The latest hail report in and around Centreville is from June 16, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Centreville logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #87 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Centreville accounts for 7% of the 182 reports filed in Fairfax 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 6, 2015 near 2.56 NNE Bull Run.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (31% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Centreville 0.4
- Fairfax County 4.4
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Centreville 7
- Fairfax County 41
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Centreville 0%
- Fairfax County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.56 NNE Bull Run | Fairfax | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Centreville | Fairfax | $3.0 million | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.19 W Centreville | Fairfax | — | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.74 NW Centreville | Fairfax | — | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.68 NE Centreville | Fairfax | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 23%
- 1–2 in 10 77%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.19 W Centreville | Fairfax | — | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.74 NW Centreville | Fairfax | — | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.56 NNE Bull Run | Fairfax | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.68 NE Centreville | Fairfax | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Centreville | Fairfax | — | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 NW Centreville | Fairfax | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 NNW Centreville | Fairfax | — | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Centreville | Fairfax | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Centreville | Fairfax | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Centreville | Fairfax | — | 20:43 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Centreville | Fairfax | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Centreville | Fairfax | $3.0 million | 15:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Centreville
- Chantilly 5 km · 13
- Manassas 11 km · 19
- Fairfax 12 km · 13
- Gainesville 18 km · 18
- Sterling 18 km · 15
- Ashburn 21 km · 11
- Great Falls 22 km · 13
- Falls Church 23 km · 10
Questions about hail in Centreville
How often does it hail in Centreville, Virginia?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centreville since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #87 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Centreville?
Most reports come in July, May, August. July alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Centreville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 6, 2015 near 2.56 NNE Bull Run. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Centreville?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Centreville had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 16, 2023.
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.