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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Prince William County, VA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Prince William County, VA from June 18, 1975 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
87
Wind Reports
416
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Prince William County, VA · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Prince William County

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1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2026
8:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Woolsey, VA
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2026
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
8:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Manassas Park, VA
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2025
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Triangle, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2022
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Manassas Park, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2022
7:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Manassas Park, VA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2021
8:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Manassas Park, VA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2021
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Manassas, VA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2021
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Gainesville, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2018
7:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Independent Hill, VA
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2017
11:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Haymarket, VA
1.00″ hail
Feb 25, 2017
7:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Triangle, VA
2.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2016
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Haymarket, VA
2.25″ hail
May 2, 2016
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR TENNIS BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR OCCOQUAN AND LORTON
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Occoquan, VA
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2016
10:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Ridge, 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 Prince William County

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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down along Jeffries Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Woodbridge, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
3:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Lawnvale Drive and Sudley Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Woolsey, VA
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
3:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Pageland Lane and Artemus Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Gainesville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down along Sinclair Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Independent Hill, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down along Benton Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Dale City, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down near the intersection of Bracknell Drive and Limoux Place.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Lake Ridge, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down along Leland Road and Maplewood Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Manassas Park, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down along Rugby Road and Pine Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Manassas Park, VA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: About a half a dozen calls for trees down in the Nokesville area per PW Fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nokesville, VA
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
3:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree onto a house at 13702 Greenbriar Dr
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Dale City, VA
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree across one lane of Vint Hill Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Nokesville, VA
61 mph
Jul 4, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 53 knots (61 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Quantico Marine Base (KNYG).
NWS Wind Report Location: Quantico Marine Corp, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in and around Woodbridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: Woodbridge, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines down in and around Dale City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dale City, VA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines down in and around Aden.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aden, 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 Prince William County

15 reports
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2015
6:27 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service personnel completed a ground survey along with radar analysis and concluded a small tornado produced damage along a 2.1 mile path beginning near the intersection of Virginia State Route 28/Nokesville road/ and Linton Hall Road. The tornado then moved northeast along Route 28, ending it���s damage path at the baseball fields at the intersection of Godwin road and Route 28.||The tornado���s path width was approximately 100 yards. The bulk of the damage occurred at the Broad Run golf training center where about a half-dozen softwood trees between 12 and 18 inches in diameter were snapped approximately 4 feet above the ground. The damage at the baseball fields at the intersection of Route 28 and Godwin Road included a scoreboard secured by 4x4s being snapped, along with |baseball dugout roofs lifted and blown away. The damage was sporadic along the 2.1 mile path, but coincided with the tornadic signature as depicted on WSR-88D and FAA Terminal Doppler weather radar. No additional damage was noted northeast of Godwin road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.16 NW Bristow, VA
EF0 category
Oct 13, 2011
4:29 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees were sporadically uprooted and snapped from the Stafford-Prince William County line to Triangle. Videos were taken as the tornado passed over traffic on Interstate 95.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.92 SW Triangle, VA
EF0 category
Oct 13, 2011
4:27 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees were sporadically uprooted and snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.61 W Brown Field, VA
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
9:46 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees were snapped along Carriage Ford Road, Aden Road and Garman Drive. Siding and shingles were removed from several homes in the area. ||Horse run-ins and sheds were also damaged. Garage doors were blown in on a detached garage. A fence was also damaged along with some signs and small trees in the parking lot of a shopping center. A few trees were snapped along Linton Hall Road before the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.91 SSW Nokesville, VA
EF0 category
Apr 27, 2011
5:17 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was observed by a weather observer at Quantico and it was also seen by several others at a distance. Debris was reportedly lofted and circulated beneath a pendant funnel until it dissipated. ||The tornado was located in remote wooded portions of the Quantico Marine Corps Base so damage indicators were inaccessible.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 WSW Brown Field, VA
EF0 category
Jul 23, 2008
6:43 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-0-rated tornado with maximum winds of 75 MPH occurred in an area located between Gainesville and Sudley in northern Prince William County. Initial touchdown was along Mason King Court in an industrial park. Further east, siding and roofing damage was noted to multi-family dwellings as well as tree damage in the form of topped trees in the communities of Coverstone, Summertree, Amberton and Orchard Glen all centered near Aston Avenue and Coverstone Street. The tornado lifted shortly after crossing Sudley Road, Route 234, but not before causing roof damage to a large retail home center in Sudley Towne Plaza.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .88 NE Wellington, VA
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
4:47 PM EST
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the east side of the City of Manassas. It produced structural damage and tree damage and then continued on to Manassas Park. The tornado damaged several dwellings before lifting in the Yorkshire Subdivision. This complex track left Manassas City, crossed into Prince William County, then crossed into Manassas Park City, crossing back into Prince William County, then finally crossing into Fairfax County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Yorkshire, VA
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the east side of the City of Manassas. It produced structural damage and tree damage and then continued on to Manassas Park. The tornado damaged several dwellings before lifting in the Yorkshire Subdivision. This complex track left Manassas City, crossed into Prince William County, then crossed into Manassas Park City, crossing back into Prince William County, then finally crossing into Fairfax County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Yorkshire, VA
F2 category
Sep 17, 2004
4:26 PM EST
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornadic thunderstorm moved through central Prince William County. This is the same storm that produced damage earlier in Stafford County. The initial touchdown in Prince William County was west of Dale City, near Independent Hill and Dumfries Road. The storm snapped or uprooted many large hardwood trees. Some of the trees fell on houses and other structures. The storm lifted and then reformed for the second touchdown in Manassas. Several homes suffered roof and shingle damage. An automobile was moved several feet. Damaged also occurred in Manassas Park and in Yorkshire Village. This tornado continued north into Fairfax County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Dale City, VA
F0 category
Sep 8, 2004
3:36 PM EST
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado crossed into Prince William County from Stafford County. Damage was limited to a large, healthy stand of trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Triangle, VA
F0 category
Sep 24, 2001
3:19 PM EST
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado from Stafford County moved north into the Montclair area where it downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Joplin, VA
F0 category
May 22, 2001
5:52 PM EST
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dale City, VA
F0 category
Oct 14, 1995
3:42 PM EST
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A pre-frontal squall line spawned a gustnado in a Dale City subdivision, uprooting or snapping tens of trees. Structural damage to homes was very minor, with the exception of homes which sustained damage from fallen large limbs. Small hail was also reported, an one resident claimed to see a funnel cloud.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dale City, VA
F0 category
Jul 21, 1987
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
F3 category
Jan 26, 1978
1:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Prince William County, VA
Prince William County · 87,582 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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U.S. Census Data · County

Prince William County, VA area census snapshot

People & households
Population484,625
Households154,609
Housing units160,256
Income
Median household income$128,873
$100k+ households48.7%
$150k+ households25.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached87,582
Attached single-family42,814
Small multifamily7,796
Large multifamily20,492
Mobile homes1,572
Housing mix
Single-family share54.7%
Attached-home share26.7%
Multifamily share17.7%
Mobile-home share1.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied115,001
Renter-occupied39,608
Vacant units5,647
Home value & age
Median home value$500,600
Owner homes $300k+90.0%
Owner homes $500k+50.1%
Owner homes $750k+14.2%
Median year built1994
Older-home share24.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars150,916
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 87 hail, 416 wind, and 15 tornado reports in Prince William 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 Prince William County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Prince William County is 2.25″. It was reported near Occoquan, VA on May 2, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Prince William 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 Prince William County address?

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