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Hail history for Falls Church city, VA

Falls Church city has 8 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 3 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) on August 11, 2004.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 1.5″ ping-pong ball 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.

Recorded events 8 since 2000
1″ or larger 3 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 1.5″ ping-pong ball · August 11, 2004
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
DateSizeComparable to
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
0.75″ Penny
0.75″ Penny
0.88″ Nickel
1.5″ Ping-pong ball
0.88″ Nickel
0.88″ Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

· 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported in the City of Falls Church.

· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Quarter to walnut size hail was reported in Falls Church.

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
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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 Falls Church city

Has it ever hailed in Falls Church city?

Yes — 8 hail events have been recorded for Falls Church city, VA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 2000, including 3 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Falls Church city?

The most recent recorded hail event for Falls Church city, 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 Falls Church city?

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.

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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.