Hail Swath Map Preview
The Fairfax, VA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 28, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Fairfax, VA Hail Map
The May 28, 2021 hail swath map for Fairfax, VA covers approximately 61 square miles and includes an estimated 8,427 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 40 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 4,723 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 40 sq mi | 3,029 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 19 sq mi | 4,723 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3 sq mi | 675 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 28, 2021 hail swath map area for Fairfax, VA, HailGeeks estimates 3,326 single-family homes, 1,159 townhomes, and 84 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 1,582 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,462 | 82 | 12 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,582 | 906 | 71 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 282 | 171 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Map
Hail from the May 28, 2021 storm was mapped across 4 counties in the Fairfax, VA region. Charles County, MD had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 2,026 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. Indian Head, MD had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 1,138 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 28, 2021 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 May 28, 2021 Fairfax, VA hail map spans 5 ZIP codes. ZIP 20640 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,560.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 28, 2021 hail map for Fairfax, VA currently list 0 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 28, 2021 1:12 PM CT | 1 SE Westmoreland | VA | TREES DOWN. | |
May 28, 2021 4:37 PM CT | 2 ESE Spotsylvania Cour | VA | TWO TREES BLEW DOWN ON MASSAPONAX CHURCH ROAD NEAR HICKORY RIDGE ROAD. | |
May 28, 2021 4:47 PM CT | 1 E Lambs Creek | VA | TREE BLEW DOWN ON ROUTE 607 NEAR KINGS HIGHWAY. | |
May 28, 2021 5:21 PM CT | 1 N Marbury | MD | TREE... WIRES... AND TELEPHONE POLE BLEW DOWN ON CHICAMUXEN ROAD NEAR MARBURY RUN ROAD. | |
May 28, 2021 5:29 PM CT | King George | VA | TREE BLEW DOWN ON HUNGERFORD ROAD NEAR BRYANS ROAD. | |
May 28, 2021 5:29 PM CT | 3 ENE Potomac Heights | MD | TREE BLEW DOWN ON HUNGERFORD ROAD NEAR BRYANS ROAD. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 28, 2021 6:58 PM CT | UNK | 1 N Sandy Point | VA | PUBLIC REPORT OF A TORNADO CROSSING THE BEACH NEAR SPENCES POINT RD. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 28, 2021 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 3 more hail maps with reports from the same Fairfax, VA region as the May 28, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jan 15, 2021 through May 26, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 26, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Fairfax, VA
Not sure whether the May 28, 2021 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 May 28, 2021 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 May 28, 2021 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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