Hail Swath Map Preview
The Fairfax, VA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 2 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 26, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Fairfax, VA Hail Map
The July 26, 2026 hail swath map for Fairfax, VA covers approximately 234 square miles and includes an estimated 51,251 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 85 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 23,074 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 75 sq mi | 14,849 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 85 sq mi | 23,074 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 37 sq mi | 9,250 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 22 sq mi | 1,993 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 10 sq mi | 1,908 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4 sq mi | 177 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 26, 2026 hail swath map area for Fairfax, VA, HailGeeks estimates 20,145 single-family homes, 2,353 townhomes, and 2,576 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 9,529 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 5,041 | 824 | 1,388 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 9,529 | 1,043 | 805 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,915 | 262 | 199 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 794 | 138 | 146 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 783 | 82 | 38 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 83 | 4 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Map
Hail from the July 26, 2026 storm was mapped across 8 counties in the Fairfax, VA region. Orange County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 5,430 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 4 cities near Fairfax, VA. Lake of the Woods, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 4,009 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 26, 2026 Fairfax, VA hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 26, 2026 Fairfax, VA hail map spans 17 ZIP codes. ZIP 22551 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,668.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 26, 2026 hail map for Fairfax, VA currently list 2 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 26, 2026 11:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | Richardsville | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 27, 2026 12:03 AM CT |
0.75 in | 1 Sw Garrisonville | VA | Dime size hail |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 26, 2026 8:45 PM CT | 4 Sse Boswells Tavern | VA | Numerous trees down across the western and southwestern part of Louisa County. | |
July 26, 2026 10:00 PM CT | Ladysmith | VA | Delayed report of a tree down on a house in Ladysmith. | |
July 26, 2026 11:40 PM CT | 1 Sse Dunavant | VA | Trees were down along Spotswood Furnace Road. | |
July 27, 2026 12:24 AM CT | 1 Se Parker | VA | Trees were down along Southview Court. | |
July 27, 2026 12:40 AM CT | 1 Ene Logan | VA | Trees were down along West Catharpin Road. | |
July 27, 2026 12:53 AM CT | 3 S Logan | VA | Trees were down along Post Oak Road. | |
July 27, 2026 1:10 AM CT | Partlow | VA | Estimated half a dozen trees down in the Partlow area. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 26, 2026 Fairfax, VA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Fairfax, VA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Fairfax, VA region as the July 26, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 5, 2026 through Jul 22, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 22, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Fairfax, VA
Not sure whether the July 26, 2026 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the July 26, 2026 Fairfax, VA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the July 26, 2026 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.
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