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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Fairfax city, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Fairfax city, VA from May 8, 1984 through June 30, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fairfax city, VA · 1984–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 30, 2015

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Fairfax city

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
4:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in Fairfax.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.28 ENE Fairfax, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2007
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Trained Spotter estimate quarter size hail in the City of Fairfax.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fairfax, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2007
12:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency Management reported penny size hail at Fairfax Circle and at Property Yard in the City of Fairfax.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fairfax, VA
0.75″ hail
Aug 11, 2004
2:55 PM EST
Hail report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed in the City of Fairfax.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfax, VA
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2004
7:03 PM EST
Hail report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported at Route 50 and Prosperity.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfax, VA
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2001
4:45 PM EST
Hail report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfax, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2000
6:23 PM EST
Hail report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfax, VA
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2000
6:06 PM EST
Hail report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfax, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 1999
3:43 PM EST
Hail report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfax, VA
0.75″ hail
Jul 8, 1991
1:15 PM CST
Hail report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Fairfax city

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60 mph
Jun 30, 2015
11:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Braddock Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.06 E Fairfax, VA
60 mph
Jun 30, 2015
11:41 PM EST-5
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down at the intersection of Pohick Rd and Creek Side View Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9.88 SSE Fairfax, VA
58 mph
Sep 8, 2012
2:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There was a tree down near Route 50 and Route 123.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 NW Fairfax, VA
58 mph
Jun 4, 2008
1:58 PM EST-5
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a report of trees down on Warwick Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.28 WNW Fairfax, VA
58 mph
May 16, 2007
3:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law Enforcement reported a tree down in the City of Fairfax.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Fairfax, VA
58 mph
Jul 4, 2006
4:05 PM EST
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed at intersection of Collinham and Kaywood Courts near Robinson High School.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Fairfax, VA
58 mph
Jul 2, 2006
5:00 PM EST
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, VA
58 mph
Jun 19, 2006
4:50 PM EST
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a car along Bob Court in Fairfax.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, VA
69 mph
Jul 14, 2004
1:30 PM EST
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, VA
64 mph
May 2, 2004
8:03 PM EST
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the City of Fairfax.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, VA
63 mph
Aug 26, 2003
4:00 PM EST
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, VA
58 mph
Jul 9, 2003
2:30 PM EST
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed onto Prince William Road. The time was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, VA
58 mph
Jun 11, 2003
7:45 PM EST
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was uprooted at the intersection of Gallows Road and Iliff Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, VA
58 mph
May 7, 2003
5:10 PM EST
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, VA
UNK mph
May 14, 2002
3:50 PM EST
Wind report for Fairfax city, VA
Fairfax city · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed at the intersection of Route 123 and 236.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, 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 Fairfax city

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

Fairfax city, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population24,478
Households9,158
Housing units9,317
Income
Median household income$132,774
$100k+ households41.4%
$150k+ households22.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,996
Attached single-family1,612
Small multifamily694
Large multifamily2,015
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share53.6%
Attached-home share17.3%
Multifamily share29.1%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,350
Renter-occupied2,808
Vacant units159
Home value & age
Median home value$677,400
Owner homes $300k+93.4%
Owner homes $500k+81.0%
Owner homes $750k+37.3%
Median year built1967
Older-home share68.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,620
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 23 wind, and 0 tornado reports in Fairfax city, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 30, 2015.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fairfax city?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Fairfax city is 1.00″. It was reported near Fairfax, VA on August 18, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fairfax city — 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 Fairfax city address?

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