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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Fairfax County, VA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Fairfax County, VA from July 3, 1956 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
187
Wind Reports
885
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Fairfax County, VA · 1956–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 4, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clifton, VA
1.00″hail
Apr 1, 2026 8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clifton, VA
1.25″hail
May 16, 2025 9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bailey'S Crossroads, VA
1.00″hail
Aug 29, 2024 8:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report. Quarter-sized hail in Herndon
NWS Hail Report Location: Herndon, VA
1.00″hail
Apr 15, 2024 7:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vienna, VA
1.50″hail
Apr 15, 2024 7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Westover, VA
1.50″hail
Jul 14, 2023 9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Herndon, VA
1.00″hail
Jul 14, 2023 7:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail near the W&OD trail in Herndon.
NWS Hail Report Location: Herndon, VA
1.00″hail
Jun 16, 2023 9:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Clifton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clifton, VA
1.00″hail
Jun 16, 2023 9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Centreville, VA
1.00″hail
May 16, 2022 8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Rose Hill, VA
1.00″hail
May 16, 2022 8:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franconia, VA
1.75″hail
Aug 13, 2021 9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Oakton, VA
1.25″hail
Jun 15, 2021 12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Centreville, VA
1.00″hail
Jul 5, 2020 9:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Herndon, VA
1.00″hail
Apr 13, 2020 4:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Franconia, VA
1.00″hail
Aug 20, 2019 9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Herndon, VA
1.50″hail
Jun 29, 2019 8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO PING PONG BALL SIZE COVERING THE GROUND
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Belle Haven, VA
1.00″hail
Jun 29, 2019 8:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Hybla Valley, VA
1.00″hail
Jun 29, 2019 8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER ZIZE HAIL AT INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 1 AND QUANDER RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Belle Haven, VA
1.00″hail
Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Franconia, VA
1.75″hail
Jun 2, 2019 9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Great Falls, VA
1.75″hail
Jun 2, 2019 9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Great Falls, VA
1.00″hail
Jun 2, 2019 9:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Great Falls, VA
1.00″hail
Jun 2, 2019 9:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR GEORGE WASHINGTON PARKWAY AND TURKEY RUN RD
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Glen Echo, VA
1.50″hail
Aug 13, 2018 8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Burke, VA
1.75″hail
May 14, 2018 10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Reston, VA
1.00″hail
May 14, 2018 2:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rose Hill, VA
1.00″hail
May 14, 2018 2:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Vernon, VA
1.00″hail
May 12, 2018 11:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Merrifield, 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.
Wind Report Description: Downed trees on VA-629 Fort Hunt Rd and Mason Hill Dr
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Hybla Valley, VA
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 3:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house in 3000 Block of Woodlawn Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se The I66 And I495, VA
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees & wires reported down across Fairfax county due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Ravensworth, VA
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 3:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees at the intersection of Elmwood Dr and Edgemont Dr
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Rose Hill, VA
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gazebo blew onto Metro tracks at Franconia-Sprinfield
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Franconia, VA
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and wires down at the intersection of N Morgan St and N Beauregard St
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Lincolnia, VA
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 3:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees on Waterway Dr and Waterway Pl
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Barcroft, VA
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 3:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Woodlawn Avenue. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Falls Church, VA
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on I-495 Capital Beltway at US-50
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S The I66 And I495, VA
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees near the intersection of Private Ln and Autumn Lake Wy
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Ravensworth, VA
69mph
Sep 4, 2026 3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust of 69 mph measured on Tyco Rd in Tysons (KVAVIENN164 PWS)
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Tysons Corner, VA
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 3:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down on wires_ including on Hilcrest Dr SW
NWS Wind Report Location: Vienna, VA
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 3:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees at the intersection of Westford Dr and Blandfield Ct
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Wolf Trap, VA
UNKmph
Sep 3, 2026 3:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees & wires reported down across Fairfax county due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Ravensworth, VA
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2026 8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 trees down near the intersection of Hampton Road and Beaver Pond Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Lake Ridge, VA
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2026 8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Ridgedale Court and Westmoreland Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Mclean, VA
UNKmph
Jul 28, 2026 9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Morison Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Great Falls, VA
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2026 7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blew down on Ballantrae Farm Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Langley, VA
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2026 7:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on VA-620 Braddock Road at VA-661 Old Lee Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Centreville, VA
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2026 7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near the intersection Knoll Drive and Sleepy Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Lake Barcroft, VA
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2026 7:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near the intersection of Marc Drive and Holly Hill Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se The I66 And I495, VA
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2026 7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blew down near the intersection of US-29 Lee Highway and Pickwick Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Centreville, VA
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2026 7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blew down near the intersection of Rocky Run Drive and Oak Cluster Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centreville, VA
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2026 7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, 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
UNKmph
Jul 5, 2026 11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VDOT reports treen down onto Georgetown Pike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Great Falls, VA
UNKmph
Jul 5, 2026 11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the 1000 block of Woodbrook Ct.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Herndon, VA
UNKmph
Jul 5, 2026 11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Baron Cameron Ave is closed at North Village Road due to a treen on the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Reston, VA
UNKmph
Jul 5, 2026 11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down onto a home in the 1000 block of Old Reston Ave. Numerous other reorts of trees and large diameter brances down in the area east of Reston Town Center around Baron Cameron Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reston, VA
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2026 10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blew down on eastbound VA-600 Gunston Road in the vicinity of Delphinium Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Potomac Heights, VA
UNKmph
Jun 22, 2026 9:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in vicinity of Pond Spice Lane and Heron Pond Terrace. Siding and shingle damage as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Burke, 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 County
20 reports
UNKcategory
Apr 4, 2022 12:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN FOR LESS THAN 1 MINUTE... WITH 85 MPH WINDS... 80 YARD PATH LENGTH AND 30 YARD PATH WIDTH... BEHIND CUB RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE END OF BATAVIA DRIVE. MORE THAN A DOZEN SOFTWOOD TREES WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED. TORNADO CORROBORATED WITH NEXRAD/TDWR DATA... WITH DAMAGE PATH SURVEYED BY NWS STAFF ON 4/4.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Centreville, VA
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2022 12:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN FOR 1 MINUTE... WITH 85 MPH WINDS... 200 YARD PATH LENGTH AND 50 YARD PATH WIDTH... ALONG CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD AT INTERNATIONAL DRIVE. ONE GAS STATION SUFFERED CANOPY DAMAGE... WITH A GARAGE DOOR ALSO DISLODGED. TORNADO CONFIRMED BY VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND CORROBORATED WITH NEXRAD/TDWR DATA... WITH DAMAGE PATH SURVEYED BY NWS STAFF ON 4/1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Tysons Corner, VA
UNKcategory
Apr 20, 2019 12:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE DAMAGE NEAR INTERSECTION OF QUIETREE DRIVE AND CROSSWIND DRIVE. ONE HOUSE CONDEMNED WITH TREE FALLING THROUGH ROOF. DETERMINATION OF TORNADO INTENSITY WILL BE MADE SATURDAY WITH CONTINUATION OF NWS STORM SURVEY DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Reston, VA
UNKcategory
Jul 24, 2018 9:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 TORNADO HIT THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL. ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WINDS WERE 70 MPH. IT CAUSED DAMAGE TO TWO SHEDS... SEVERAL TREES AND FENCES AND TOSSED A SHIPPING CONTAINER OVER 100 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Lincolnia, VA
EF0category
Oct 15, 2014 11:23 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: After a review of radar observations, the public and broadcast Media reports, the National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near Belle Haven in Eastern Fairfax County, Virginia and continued north on an approximate 1.5 mile intermittent damage path to the City of Alexandria before dissipating. This review is based on corroborating evidence of observed damage locations and rotational velocity couplets from the Federal Aviation Administrations Terminal Doppler Weather Radars at Washington Reagan National Airport and Joint Base Andrews, along with National Weather Service KLWX WSR-88D radar in Sterling, VA. ||The tornado is estimated to have touched down at 12:23 pm in southeastern Fairfax County, where there was a tree down near the intersection of Hunt Road and Belle Haven Road. The tornado continued north across the Belle Haven Country Club where more large tree limbs were snapped. The tornado then briefly moved into the City of Alexandria, likely lifting across Interstate 495 at the intersection of George Washington Parkway, where large tree branches were also downed. Several more large tree branches were snapped in the immediate adjacent neighborhood to the north before the radar couplet signature weakened after 12:26 pm. Estimated maximum winds were 55-65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .54 E Belle Haven, VA
EF0category
Oct 13, 2011 4:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees were sporadically uprooted and snapped for about a three mile path starting near Clifton to just west of the Fairfax City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 N Clifton, VA
EF0category
Apr 27, 2011 10:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began in a parking lot along Sunset Hills Road where small slimbs were snapped from a hardwood tree and a large limb was snapped from a softwood tree. The tornado crossed Sunset Hills Road and entered a golf course where it uprooted or snapped several hardwood and softwood trees. ||A few trees were snapped or uprooted along Wedge Road and a few homes appeared to have minor damage from the fallen trees. The tornado tracked toward the Oaks Village Center before weakening. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped near the Oaks Village Center.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .3 ENE Sunset Hills, VA
EF0category
Mar 10, 2011 6:59 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Fairfax County, 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
F2category
Sep 17, 2004 4:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornadic thunderstorm entered western Fairfax County from Prince William County. The storm had a path of about 7 miles. Beginning on Old Centerville Road, the storm produced scattered tree damage along its path and minor roofing damage to structures in the London Town Area. A line of damage was carved from Lee Highway northward into the Centerville and Chantilly areas.The tornado destroyed one estate and damaged about 50 other dwellings. The storm was also responsible for downed trees and power lines. The tornado lifted as it crossed Route 50.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Centreville, VA
F1category
Sep 24, 2001 3:44 PM EST
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado downed trees and damaged buildings from Newington to Franconia before it moved into Alexandria.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Newington, VA
F2category
Jun 24, 1996 3:41 PM EST
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Centreville, VA
F0category
Sep 27, 1993 12:33 PM EST
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines in the Richardsville area of Culpeper County and throughout Fairfax County. A carport was blown down in southeast Vienna. The weather observer at Dulles International Airport saw a tornado in extreme western Fairfax County. The tornado briefly touched down near Centreville, downing trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Countywide, VA
F1category
Aug 4, 1992 12:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F0category
Oct 18, 1990 2:11 PM EST
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F1category
Jul 12, 1987 2:15 PM EDT
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F0category
Oct 13, 1983 5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F2category
Jul 28, 1981 5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F3category
Sep 5, 1979 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F3category
Apr 1, 1973 2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F2category
Aug 9, 1969 10:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Fairfax County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Fairfax County have on record?
Our records show 187 hail, 885 wind, and 20 tornado reports in Fairfax 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 Fairfax County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Fairfax County is 3.00″. It was reported near Annandale, VA on August 11, 2004.
A storm report showed up near my home in Fairfax 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 Fairfax County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Fairfax 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 Fairfax County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Fairfax 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 Fairfax County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Fairfax 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 Fairfax County, VA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Fairfax 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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