Hail history for Fairfax County, Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Fairfax County since 1961, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Fairfax County
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 11, 2004
182 reports on 99 days since 1961 · #4 of 132 Virginia counties
Hail map · Fairfax 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 Fairfax County
The latest hail report in Fairfax County is from April 1, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fairfax County logged 88 reports on 41 hail days, about 4.4 reports a year. That is 4.9 times the median Virginia county (0.9 a year) and ranks #4 of 132 Virginia counties for all-time reports. Fairfax County holds 3% of all 6,239 hail reports in Virginia.
6% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on August 11, 2004 near Annandale.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (39) compared with 2006–2015 (49). The busiest year was 2000, with 16 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fairfax County 4.4
- Median Virginia county 0.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fairfax County 41
- Median Virginia county 11.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fairfax County 6%
- Median Virginia county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 6 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 16, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2004 | 3.00 inteacup | Annandale | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 1980 | 3.00 inteacup | — | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 2.75 inbaseball | Lorton | $2.0 million | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 SW Springfield | $1.0 million | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1968 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 57 31%
- 1–2 in 115 63%
- 2 in + 10 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Clifton | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.7 SSE Baileys Xrds | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.4 W Herndon | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.96 ESE Vienna | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.35 WNW Baileys Xrds | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Herndon | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.41 W Clifton | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.19 W Centreville | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.94 W Bucknell Manor | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 SE Laurel Grove | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 SE Oakton | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.74 NW Centreville | 19:43 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Fairfax County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Centreville | 13 | 1.75 in |
| Chantilly | 13 | 1.75 in |
| Great Falls | 13 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke | 9 | 9 | Aug 13, 2018 |
| McLean | 9 | 8 | Jun 2, 2019 |
| Reston | 9 | 7 | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Vienna | 8 | 8 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Herndon | 7 | 6 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Rose Hill | 7 | 6 | May 16, 2022 |
| Springfield | 7 | 7 | Feb 14, 2000 |
| Annandale | 6 | 5 | Aug 11, 2004 |
| Franklin Farm | 5 | 3 | Jul 5, 2020 |
| Long Branch | 5 | 5 | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Lorton | 5 | 5 | May 2, 2016 |
| Oakton | 5 | 4 | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Tysons | 5 | 5 | May 14, 2010 |
| Wolf Trap | 5 | 2 | May 2, 2016 |
| Union Mill | 4 | 4 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Fair Oaks | 3 | 1 | Jun 18, 2015 |
| Mount Vernon | 3 | 3 | May 13, 2018 |
| Newington | 3 | 3 | Mar 22, 2010 |
| West Springfield | 3 | 3 | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Difficult Run | 2 | 2 | May 2, 2016 |
| Fairfax Station | 2 | 2 | May 2, 2016 |
| Franconia | 2 | 2 | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Greenbriar | 2 | 2 | May 6, 2015 |
| Kingstowne | 2 | 2 | May 16, 2022 |
| Bailey's Crossroads | 1 | 1 | May 16, 2025 |
| Belle Haven | 1 | 1 | Jun 29, 2019 |
| Burke Centre | 1 | 1 | Apr 26, 2008 |
| Clifton | 1 | 1 | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Dranesville | 1 | 1 | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Fort Belvoir | 1 | 1 | Apr 23, 1999 |
| Laurel Hill | 1 | 1 | Jul 27, 2008 |
| Mantua | 1 | 1 | May 12, 2018 |
| Mason Neck | 1 | 1 | May 10, 2000 |
Questions about hail in Fairfax County
How often does it hail in Fairfax County, Virginia?
182 hail reports have been logged in Fairfax County since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.4 reports a year. That ranks #4 of 132 Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fairfax County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fairfax County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 11, 2004 near Annandale. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fairfax County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fairfax County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was April 1, 2026.
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.