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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bull Run, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bull Run, VA from July 3, 1956 through July 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
9
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bull Run, VA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bull Run, VA

2 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 6, 2015
2:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bull Run, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported near Centreville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.56 NNE Bull Run, VA
1.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bull Run, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.22 WNW Bull Run, 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 Bull Run, VA

9 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Bull Run, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on Bull Run Post Office Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Bull Run, VA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2019
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Bull Run, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COMPTON ROAD AT BULL RUN POST OFFICE ROAD PARTIALLY BLOCKED DUE TO DOWNED TREE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Bull Run, VA
60 mph
Aug 5, 2010
2:14 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bull Run, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 60 mph was reported in Sudley.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.26 WSW Johnsons Corner, VA
58 mph
Jul 27, 2008
12:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bull Run, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A local newspaper reported 3 people were injured when a tent collapsed at Bull Run Regional Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.59 WNW Johnsons Corner, VA
58 mph
Jul 27, 2008
12:14 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bull Run, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An automated observation at Bull Run Elementary School measured a wind gust of 58 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bull Run, VA
58 mph
Jul 27, 2008
12:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bull Run, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fairfax County Emergency Management reported a tree fell on a car on Rydell Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.05 E Bull Run, VA
UNK mph
Sep 17, 1969
5:20 PM CST
Wind report for Bull Run, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, VA
UNK mph
Sep 17, 1958
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Bull Run, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, VA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 1956
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for Bull Run, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Bull Run, VA

2 reports
EF0 category
Mar 10, 2011
6:59 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Bull Run, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Many broken tree branches were located near the Sully Station Shopping Center west of Braddock Road. Pine trees were snapped in Ellanor Lawrance Park along southbound Virginia Route 28. More pine trees were snapped in the woods of Lawrence Park north of Walney House. Minor tree damage continued across US Route 50 near the International Town and Country Club.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.17 NE Bull Run, VA
F2 category
Jun 24, 1996
3:41 PM EST
Tornado report for Bull Run, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Centreville, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Bull Run, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,513
Households2,224
Housing units2,271
Income
Median household income$238,500
$100k+ households29.4%
$150k+ households20.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,197
Attached single-family68
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share96.7%
Attached-home share3.0%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share0.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,125
Renter-occupied99
Vacant units47
Home value & age
Median home value$879,000
Owner homes $300k+99.5%
Owner homes $500k+97.0%
Owner homes $750k+79.6%
Median year built1988
Older-home share11.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,224
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 9 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Bull Run, VA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bull Run?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bull Run, VA is 1.75″. It was reported near Bull Run, VA on May 6, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bull Run — 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 Bull Run address?

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