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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Arlington County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Arlington County, VA from May 31, 1973 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 22101 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
205
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Arlington County, VA · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Arlington County

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2024
7:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Reagan National A, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2024
7:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Reagan National Air, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2024
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Westover, VA
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2024
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS Employee reported half dollar sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Falls Church, VA
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2024
7:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency Management reported half dollar size hail near the East Falls Church Metro Station.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Westover, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2016
4:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Alexandria, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
5:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near the Reagan National Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 S South Washington, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2011
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported near Barcroft.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 SW South Washington, VA
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2010
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was measured about one mile west from the intersection of Glebe Road and Wilson Boulevard.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 SSE Arlington, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Arlington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 W Rosslyn, VA
0.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2008
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported about 3 miles north-northeast of Alexandria.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.28 WSW South Washington, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
6:09 PM EST
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington, VA
0.88″ hail
Mar 20, 2005
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington, VA
1.50″ hail
Aug 11, 2004
3:12 PM EST
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to Walnut size hail fell in Arlington County.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington, VA
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2004
4:17 PM EST
Hail report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington, 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 Arlington County

30 reports
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64 mph
Sep 4, 2026
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust of 64 mph at DCA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reagan National Arpt, VA
64 mph
Sep 4, 2026
3:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DCA also gusted to 64 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reagan National Aiirpor, VA
59 mph
Sep 4, 2026
3:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DCA gusted to 59 mph at 11:47 pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reagan National Aiirpor, VA
71 mph
Sep 4, 2026
3:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sustained wind of 50 knots (58 MPH) with peak gust of 62 knots (71 MPH) at a personal weather station in Ballston (KVAARLIN3)
NWS Wind Report Location: Ballston, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
3:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees down along GW Pkwy near Spout Run Pkwy closing the road for several hours
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Rosslyn, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
3:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees and wires at the intersection of Washington Ct and Forest Dr
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Barcroft, VA
60 mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reagan National Arpt, VA
68 mph
Mar 17, 2026
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reagan National Arpt, VA
60 mph
Sep 6, 2025
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reagan National Arpt, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the 4800 block of Arlington Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Ballston, VA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2025
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were a few calls for large tree limbs blown down across southern Arlington.
NWS Wind Report Location: Barcroft, VA
61 mph
Jun 19, 2025
8:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 53 knots (61 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA).
NWS Wind Report Location: Reagan National Arpt, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blew down onto westbound I-66 Custis Memorial Parkway at mile marker 73.7.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Rosslyn, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree blew down onto two house on North Frederick Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Ballston, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blew down onto eastbound I-66 Custis Memorial Parkway at mile marker 68.3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Falls Church, 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 Arlington County

3 reports
UNK category
Jul 2, 2021
12:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO. PATH LENGTH: 4.4 MILES. PATH WIDTH: 125 YARDS. CHERRYDALE IN ARLINGTON VA TO NEAR 16TH ST NW AND CONSTITUTION AVE NW DC. MAX ESTIMATED WIND: 90 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cherrydale, VA
F1 category
Sep 24, 2001
4:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado from Alexandria moved just east of Interstate 395 from Shirlington to Pentagon City before it crossed the 14th Street bridge into D.C. Large trees and power poles were downed, a few house roofs were damaged, and two people were injured by flying debris.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Arlington, VA
F0 category
May 25, 1997
4:52 PM EST
Tornado report for Arlington County, VA
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 · County

Arlington County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population235,463
Households111,530
Housing units120,746
Income
Median household income$140,160
$100k+ households44.0%
$150k+ households23.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached30,259
Attached single-family10,791
Small multifamily12,653
Large multifamily66,884
Mobile homes159
Housing mix
Single-family share25.1%
Attached-home share8.9%
Multifamily share65.9%
Mobile-home share0.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied46,670
Renter-occupied64,860
Vacant units9,216
Home value & age
Median home value$864,800
Owner homes $300k+93.1%
Owner homes $500k+78.5%
Owner homes $750k+59.8%
Median year built1976
Older-home share53.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars95,649
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 205 wind, and 3 tornado reports in Arlington County, 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 Arlington County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Arlington County is 1.50″. It was reported near Arlington, VA on August 11, 2004.

A storm report showed up near my home in Arlington County — 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 Arlington County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Arlington County — 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 Arlington County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Arlington County — 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 Arlington County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Arlington County — 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 across Arlington County, VA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Arlington County, 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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