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Hail history for Arlington County, VA
Arlington County has 18 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 10 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) on August 11, 2004.
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.
When it hails in Arlington County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Arlington County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Arlington County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.25″ (half dollar)
Half dollar size hail was reported near the East Falls Church Metro Station.
· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)
Penny to Walnut size hail fell in Arlington County.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
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 Arlington County
Has it ever hailed in Arlington County?
Yes — 18 hail events have been recorded for Arlington County, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 10 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Arlington County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Arlington County, VA is April 15, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Arlington County?
1.5″ (ping-pong ball), recorded on August 11, 2004. 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.
More Virginia hail history
- Pittsylvania County 199
- Franklin County 194
- Bedford County 190
- Fairfax County 182
- Loudoun County 170
- Montgomery County 164
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.