Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 76 hail storms within 25 miles of Leesburg, VA. Of those, 72 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2023 was the most active year on record locally, with 27 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Leesburg| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Destructive | 3 events | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Severe | 11 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 58 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 4 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 events |
| 2025 | 7 events |
| 2024 | 20 events |
| 2023 | 27 events |
| 2022 | 7 events |
2023 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Leesburg, with 27 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Leesburg typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 1 E Bluemont, VA | Moderate | 0.88" | — |
| 2026-07-28 | 1 WNW Wickliffe, VA | Severe | 1.75" | Golf ball size hail |
| 2026-07-28 | 1 NE Shenandoah Junctio, WV | Destructive | 2.00" | Multiple social media reports of quarter to golfball size hail in the Shenandoah Junction and Uvilla areas, with one photo of a hailstone around twice the size of a quarter. Time estimated. |
| 2026-06-12 | THOROUGHFARE, VA | Moderate | 0.75" | A trained spotter reported penny size hail near Trevino and Championship Drive. |
| 2026-06-12 | WATERFALL, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported north of Haymarket. |
| 2026-06-12 | 1 SW Woolsey, VA | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2026-06-12 | 2 SSW Woolsey, VA | Moderate | 0.75" | Trained spotter reported penny-size hail near Trevino and Championship Drive. |
| 2026-05-27 | GAINESVILLE, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported in Gainesville. |
| 2026-05-27 | Gainesville, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail reported in Gainesville. |
| 2026-04-01 | 2 NW Manassas, VA | Moderate | 0.75" | — |
| 2026-04-01 | WEST GATE OF LOMOND, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported in the City of Manassas. |
| 2026-04-01 | Clifton, VA | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2026-04-01 | CLIFTON, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported in Clifton. |
| 2026-04-01 | 2 NW Manassas Park, VA | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2026-04-01 | Clifton, VA | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2025-07-16 | CHARLES TOWN, WV | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported in Charles Town. |
| 2025-05-05 | WHEATLAND, VA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported near Purcellville. |
| 2025-05-03 | CEDAR GROVE, MD | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported near Damascus. |
| 2025-03-16 | BRADDOCK HGTS, MD | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported just east of Middletown. |
| 2025-03-16 | CHARLES TOWN, WV | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported in Charles Town. |
NOAA has recorded 486 high-wind events within 25 miles of Leesburg, VA in the past five years. Of those, 483 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 87 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 122 events |
| Significant | 361 events |
| Moderate | 3 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 1 SSE Arcola, VA | 62 | Significant | Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School (NGA65) gusted to 62 mph at 11:30 pm. |
| 2026-09-04 | 1 NNW Tysons Corner, VA | 69 | Severe | Wind gust of 69 mph measured on Tyco Rd in Tysons (KVAVIENN164 PWS) |
| 2026-06-12 | HALFWAY, VA | 66 | Severe | A wind gust of 57 knots (66 MPH) was measured by the Virginia Tech mesonet in Middleburg. |
| 2026-06-12 | SUNNY BANK, VA | 70 | Severe | Several large trees blew down along Route 50 near Middleburg. |
| 2026-06-12 | HAYMARKET, VA | 60 | Significant | A large tree, power lines, and multiple tree branches fell at Catharpin Road and Fallen Oaks Place due to thunderstorm winds. |
| 2026-06-12 | 1 S Middleburg, VA | 66 | Severe | Virginia Tech mesonet in Middleburg |
| 2026-06-12 | PENDER, VA | 60 | Significant | A tree blew down at Alder Woods Drive and Joseph Seiwick Drive. |
| 2026-06-12 | Dulles Intl Airport, VA | 67 | Severe | — |
| 2026-06-12 | PENDER, VA | 60 | Significant | A tree blew down at Vale Road and Vale Station Road. |
| 2026-06-12 | (IAD)DULLES INTL ARP, VA | 67 | Severe | A wind gust of 58 knots (67 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD). |
| 2026-06-12 | WEST GATE OF LOMOND, VA | 60 | Significant | A tree blew down near Lomand Drive and Urbanna Road. |
| 2026-06-12 | POTOMAC, MD | 60 | Significant | A trained spotter reported a downed tree blocking the road at Ormond Road and Counselman Road. |
| 2026-06-11 | ANTIOCH, VA | 60 | Significant | A thunderstorm wind gust blew a person in an inflatable kayak out into Silver Lake. They were rescued in critical condition. |
| 2026-06-11 | LEGATO, VA | 64 | Severe | There were three separate calls for trees that fell onto houses in Fairfax. |
| 2026-06-11 | LEGATO, VA | 70 | Severe | Numerous trees blew down throughout Fairfax County, especially in southwestern areas. |
| 2026-06-11 | MANNINGS, WV | 60 | Significant | Power lines blew down at Johnnycake Lane and Rolling Lane. |
| 2026-06-11 | BERRYVILLE, VA | 60 | Significant | A tree blew down at Auburn Road and Wickcliffe Road. |
| 2026-06-11 | LEESBURG, VA | 60 | Significant | A couple of trees blew down in Round Hill. |
| 2026-06-11 | NORTH FORK, VA | 60 | Significant | A couple trees blew down in Philomont. |
| 2026-06-11 | FREDERICK, MD | 60 | Significant | Several trees blew down in Frederick. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Leesburg was on July 28, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Leesburg averages roughly 15 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 72 of the 76 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Leesburg in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Leesburg-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in VA cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Leesburg. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Leesburg took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationLeesburg sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.