Hail Swath Map Preview
The Fairfax, VA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 1 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 27, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Fairfax, VA Hail Map
The July 27, 2023 hail swath map for Fairfax, VA covers approximately 400 square miles and includes an estimated 129,335 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 211 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 86,399 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 211 sq mi | 86,399 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 139 sq mi | 38,887 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 40 sq mi | 2,937 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9 sq mi | 859 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2 sq mi | 253 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 27, 2023 hail swath map area for Fairfax, VA, HailGeeks estimates 37,433 single-family homes, 11,885 townhomes, and 18,851 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 24,196 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 24,196 | 7,268 | 12,384 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 11,209 | 4,525 | 6,402 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,504 | 67 | 41 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 411 | 20 | 15 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 113 | 5 | 9 |
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Counties Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Map
Hail from the July 27, 2023 storm was mapped across 12 counties in the Fairfax, VA region. Jefferson County, WV had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 4,747 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 15 cities near Fairfax, VA. Oakton, VA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 2,378 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Fairfax, VA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 27, 2023 Fairfax, VA hail map spans 37 ZIP codes. ZIP 25442 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 672.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 27, 2023 hail map for Fairfax, VA currently list 1 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 27, 2023 2:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NNE Shenandoah Juncti | WV | Quarter size hail was reported near Shenandoah Junction and Shepherdstown. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 27, 2023 2:40 PM CT | 2 SSW Shepherdstown | WV | Tree damage was reported near Shepherdstown... including a large tree that blew down on private property along CR-16/1 Gardners Lane. | |
July 27, 2023 3:48 PM CT | 3 SSE Lovettsville | VA | Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-681 Milltown Road and VA-682 Rodeffer Road. | |
July 27, 2023 3:48 PM CT | 2 NNW Waterford | VA | Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-694 John Wolford Road/The Narrows Road and VA-681 Milltown Road. | |
July 27, 2023 4:11 PM CT | 1 SSW Dickerson | MD | Several trees and wires blew down near Dickerson... including near the intersection of MD-28 Dickerson Road and Martinsburg Road. | |
July 27, 2023 4:14 PM CT | 1 NE Winchester | VA | Several trees blew down in the City of Winchester. | |
July 27, 2023 4:25 PM CT | 2 NNW Dawsonville | MD | MD-117 Bucklodge Road was closed in both directions due to downed trees near MD-28 Darnestown Road. | |
July 27, 2023 4:29 PM CT | 1 N Hughesville | VA | Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-848 Holmes Mill Road and VA-704 Harmony Church Road. | |
July 27, 2023 4:34 PM CT | 2 E Briggs | VA | Multiple trees down on Locks Mill Road along the Shenandoah River. | |
July 27, 2023 4:34 PM CT | 1 NNW Gleedsville | VA | Trees blew down on US-15 James Monroe Highway/Monroe-Madison Memorial Highway between VA-651 Hogback Mountain Road and VA-704 Harmony Church Road. | |
July 27, 2023 4:42 PM CT | 2 S Bluemont | VA | Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-765 Ridgeside Road and VA-626 Foggy Bottom Road. | |
July 27, 2023 5:00 PM CT | Leesburg | VA | Several trees and wires blew down around Leesburg. | |
July 27, 2023 5:15 PM CT | 1 NNE Ashburn | VA | Photo of multiple trees down in Ashburn on Gala Circle. | |
July 27, 2023 5:15 PM CT | Middleburg | VA | Trees and wires blew down in Middleburg. | |
July 27, 2023 5:18 PM CT | 2 W Aldie | VA | Trees blew down along VA-629 Cobb House Road. | |
July 27, 2023 5:31 PM CT | 2 ENE Sterling Park | VA | Trees blew down on East Frederick Drive near Maywood Terrace/Woodstone Terrace. | |
July 27, 2023 4:17 PM CT | 69 mph | Winchester Rgnl Arpt | VA | A wind gust of 60 knots (69 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Winchester Regional Airport (KOKV). |
| 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 27, 2023 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 27, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 3, 2023 through Jul 25, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 25, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Fairfax, VA
Not sure whether the July 27, 2023 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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