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View the free hail map with reports for Fairfax, VA from May 16, 2025. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
May 16, 2025
Event Date
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The Fairfax, VA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 5 public hail reports, 88 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 16, 2025 event.

Region: Fairfax, VA
May 16, 2025 Hail swath map preview for Fairfax, VA on May 16, 2025
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Max Hail
1.50"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
5
Largest report: 2.50"
Public Wind Reports
88
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
2
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Fairfax, VA Hail Map

The May 16, 2025 hail swath map for Fairfax, VA covers approximately 2,141 square miles and includes an estimated 1,497,608 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 914 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 760,990 people.

Mapped Impact Area
2,141 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
1,497,608
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"850 sq mi760,990
0.50-0.75"914 sq mi617,547
0.75-1.00"269 sq mi92,215
1.00-1.25"67 sq mi21,816
1.25-1.50"31 sq mi4,079
1.50-1.75"9 sq mi961

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Swath Map

Inside the May 16, 2025 hail swath map area for Fairfax, VA, HailGeeks estimates 390,152 single-family homes, 241,573 townhomes, and 259,551 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 180,345 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
390,152
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
241,573
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
259,551
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"180,345133,082140,792
0.50-0.75"165,156100,295111,252
0.75-1.00"35,9266,4354,720
1.00-1.25"6,5951,7032,731
1.25-1.50"1,7475856
1.50-1.75"38300

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Map

Hail from the May 16, 2025 storm was mapped across 28 counties in the Fairfax, VA region. Queen Anne's County, MD had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 1,459 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 141 cities near Fairfax, VA. Pasadena, MD had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 10,376 single-family homes exposed.

PasadenaMD
10K homes in the hail path
Lake ShoreMD
6K homes in the hail path
EdgemereMD
4K homes in the hail path
Hybla ValleyVA
4K homes in the hail path
MayoMD
3K homes in the hail path
BowieMD
2K homes in the hail path
Queen AnneMD
2K homes in the hail path
GrovetonVA
2K homes in the hail path
WoodlawnVA
2K homes in the hail path
WoodmoreMD
1K homes in the hail path
BadenMD
690 homes in the hail path
DunkirkMD
578 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 141 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the May 16, 2025 Fairfax, VA hail map spans 178 ZIP codes. ZIP 21666 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,459.

21666Stevensville, MD
1K homes in the hail path
21122Lake Shore, MD
17K homes in the hail path
20721Woodmore, MD
7K homes in the hail path
20613Baden, MD
3K homes in the hail path
20736Owings, MD
2K homes in the hail path
20657Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
2K homes in the hail path
21035Riva, MD
2K homes in the hail path
21158Westminster, MD
139 homes in the hail path
21037Mayo, MD
7K homes in the hail path
22309Mount Vernon, VA
4K homes in the hail path
20716Bowie, MD
4K homes in the hail path
21157Westminster, MD
4K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 178 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the May 16, 2025 hail map for Fairfax, VA currently list 5 public hail reports, 88 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
May 16, 2025
4:11 PM CT
1.50 in 1 NNE Westminster MD

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2025
4:12 PM CT
1.00 in 4 ENE Westminster MD

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2025
4:28 PM CT
2.50 in 4 SSE Hampstead MD

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2025
4:30 PM CT
1.25 in Bailey'S Crossroads VA

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2025
4:34 PM CT
1.00 in 2 N Reisterstown MD

No National Weather Service description provided.

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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 16, 2025 Fairfax, VA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Fairfax, VA Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Fairfax, VA region as the May 16, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 29, 2024 through May 8, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 8, 2025.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Fairfax, VA

Not sure whether the May 16, 2025 Fairfax, VA hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Fairfax, VA region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 16, 2025 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Fairfax, VA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the May 16, 2025 Fairfax, VA hail event.

How big was the hail in Fairfax, VA on May 16, 2025?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.50" in the Fairfax, VA area on May 16, 2025.
How accurate is this Fairfax, VA hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the May 16, 2025 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Fairfax, VA event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Fairfax, VA hail area?
An estimated 1,497,608 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 2,141 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the May 16, 2025 Fairfax, VA event, public storm report tables currently list 5 hail reports, 88 wind reports, and 2 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Fairfax, VA hail map for my business or content?
Yes. This hail map is free to use and share for marketing, print, blogs, content, research, and similar uses as long as attribution is included with a link back to this page. Use the Share button on the map to copy a ready-made credit line. Use is also subject to our Terms of Use.
How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 29, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Fairfax, VA area — what should I do?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the May 16, 2025 storm event, check a free Hail Report by Address for an address-level first look. You can also ask a qualified local pro whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense.
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