Frederick County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 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 21 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 19 high-wind reports with gusts up to 61 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Frederick County
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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.
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...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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 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 in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 21 severe weather events in Frederick County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Frederick County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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