Frederick County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Has it hailed in Frederick County, Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 35 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 33 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 4, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Frederick County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Frederick County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Friday, September 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down due to thunderstorm winds at Main Street and Fifth Street. Time estimated via radar. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Middletown SPC verified report
Thursday, August 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Pea size hail and large branches down near the intersection of US-48 Wardensville Pike and N Pifer Rd. (LWX)”
“Trees down in the 200 block of Oates Rd (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Gravel Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Gravel Springs SPC verified report
Sunday, August 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down onto powerlines 700 block of Savage Dr near Crow Dr (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Wilde Acres SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on Apple Pie Ridge Road. (LWX)”
“Tree down on Wardensville Pike at Trails End Drive. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 E Cedar Grove SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Gravel Springs SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down at the intersection of Marple Rd. and N Frederick Pk. (LWX)”
“Tree down on Custer Avenue at Prince Frederick Drive. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 N Albin SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Winchester SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Wires down in the 800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Winchester SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“75 trees downed along 500 to 700 blocks of Mindbank Road. (LWX)”
“Several large branches and trees downed and a short line of power poles and lines pulled down along state route 259. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 NNE Clary SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE High View SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Wilde Acres SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several reports of trees down on both Jones Road and Middle Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Winchester SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple trees were down across Frederick County. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Stephens City SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“City of Winchester EM reported trees and wires down at intersection of Brick Kiln Rd and Smithfield Ave. Time estimated from radar. (LWX)”
“Tree down on Fishel Road near Back Mountain Road. (LWX)”
- Hail 1" 1 N Wilde Acres SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Winchester SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W High View Manor SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Trained spotter measured wind gusts at 61 mph. (LWX)”
- Wind 61 mph 1 WSW Cross Junction SPC verified report
Friday, March 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1047 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Brunswick, or 11 miles southeast of Shepherdstown, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The Washington Metropolitan area, northern Virginia, northern and central Maryland as well as southern Maryland. WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A couple trees were down around Stephens City (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Stephens City SPC verified report
Friday, February 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Westerly winds may gust to around 40 to 50 mph through 7 PM in portions of eastern West Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, and Blue Ridge Mountains. These gusty winds could cause minor tree damage and blow around lightweight objects. Be prepared for cross winds if driving a high profile vehicle on north-south roads.”
- Wind 50 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, February 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below in the valleys, and 20 below on the ridges. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.”
“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below in the valleys, and 20 below on the ridges. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.”
- Wind 60 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, north-central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“As a cold front sweeps across the area this evening, a surge of strong west-northwest winds will follow. The strongest gusts, potentially reaching 40 to 50 mph in spots, will generally last an hour or less at any given location.”
“TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for most areas, with gusts to 50 mph on the ridgetops. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. FUEL MOISTURE...8 to 9 percent”
- Wind 50 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Frederick County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 4, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 35 severe weather events in Frederick County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Frederick County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Frederick County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.