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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 22302

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 22302 from April 17, 1983 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
48
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 22302 · 1983–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 22302

5 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 25, 2004
7:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of a half dollar was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Theological Seminary, VA
0.88″ hail
Aug 1, 2002
6:49 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail fell at the intersection of Interstate 495 and Telegraph Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, VA
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2002
3:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, VA
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2000
5:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, VA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2000
10:00 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, VA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 22302

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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
3:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on W Braddock Rd at W Windsor Ave
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Alexandria, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
3:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on VA-420 Seminary Rd at Fort Williams Pkwy
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, VA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on 900 block of Crestwood Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Alexandria, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Russell Road and W Myrtle Street... blocking both lanes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Alexandria, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of Duke St and Cambridge Rd... blocking one lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Alexandria, VA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2025
6:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were a few calls for trees and wires blown down across the City of Alexandria.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, VA
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down with multiple power outages reports in the City of Alexandria.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, VA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2020
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN/NEAR ALEXANDRIA... INCLUDING A FEW ON CARS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, VA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN THROUGHOUT ALEXANDRIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, VA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2019
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF QUAKER HILL DR. AND YALE DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Alexandria, VA
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2018
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES DOWN IN THE 2500 BLOCK OF FORDHAM ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Alexandria, VA
UNK mph
May 16, 2018
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, VA
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2017
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE INTO HOUSE AT 3528 SAYLOR PLACE
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Alexandria, VA
60 mph
Jun 1, 2015
5:31 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was snapped at the intersection of Sanford St and West Del Ray Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 ESE Potomac Yard, VA
60 mph
Jun 28, 2013
2:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 22302
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were numerous trees down in the city and some were on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.91 SSW South Washington, VA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 22302

3 reports
F0 category
Jul 9, 2003
1:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 22302
Loudoun County · 74,711 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado uprooted trees near Ashburn Farms.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ashburn, VA
F1 category
Sep 24, 2001
2:18 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 22302
Fauquier County · 24,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged trees and removed a barn roof after it crossed the Culpeper County border.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Turnbull, VA
F0 category
May 25, 1997
4:52 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 22302
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Shirlington, VA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 22302 area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,277
Households8,844
Housing units9,660
Income
Median household income$127,037
$100k+ households46.5%
$150k+ households24.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,477
Attached single-family1,498
Small multifamily1,213
Large multifamily4,457
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share25.6%
Attached-home share15.5%
Multifamily share58.7%
Mobile-home share0.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,912
Renter-occupied3,932
Vacant units816
Home value & age
Median home value$630,600
Owner homes $300k+82.0%
Owner homes $500k+58.3%
Owner homes $750k+42.4%
Median year built1964
Older-home share71.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,267
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 22302 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 48 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 22302, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 22302?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 22302 is 1.25″. It was reported near Theological Seminary, VA on May 25, 2004.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 22302 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 22302 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 22302 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 22302 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 22302 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 22302 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 22302 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 22302, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 22302, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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