Hail history for Alexandria city, VA

Alexandria city has 8 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 5 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.25″ (half dollar) on May 16, 2022.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 8 since 1998

1″ or larger 5 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.25″ half dollar · May 16, 2022

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 8 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
May 31, 2008	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2004	1.25″	Half dollar
August 1, 2002	0.88″	Nickel
May 13, 2002	0.75″	Penny
May 10, 2000	0.75″	Penny
May 10, 2000	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 1998	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Alexandria city.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 16, 2022 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported along I-95/I-495 Capital Beltway near VA-611 Telegraph Road in the City of Alexandria.

May 25, 2004 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail the size of a half dollar was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	1	6	0	1

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Alexandria city

Has it ever hailed in Alexandria city?

Yes — 8 hail events have been recorded for Alexandria city, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1998, including 5 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Alexandria city?

The most recent recorded hail event for Alexandria city, VA is May 16, 2022, with 1.25″ (half dollar) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Alexandria city?

1.25″ (half dollar), recorded on May 16, 2022. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.