Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Lincoln, DC

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 28, 2020
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles883

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Lincoln on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Fort Lincoln

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fort Lincoln in the last two years.

Hail days near Fort Lincoln by year

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When hail season peaks near Fort Lincoln

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and August (9).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr1May12Jun5Jul9Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fort Lincoln

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (9 mi from Fort Lincoln)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Calverton.

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (3 mi from Fort Lincoln)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported about one mile east-southeast of the US Capitol.

Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (5 mi from Fort Lincoln)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (9 mi from Fort Lincoln)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported near the Glen Echo Fire Department.

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (6 mi from Fort Lincoln)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington DC.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Lincoln

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
9 mi from Fort Lincoln		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
6 mi from Fort Lincoln		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
3 mi from Fort Lincoln		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
8 mi from Fort Lincoln		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
8 mi from Fort Lincoln		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
7 mi from Fort Lincoln		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
6 mi from Fort Lincoln		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2013EF0Westphalia
10 mi from Fort Lincoln		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Buena Vista
6 mi from Fort Lincoln		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Westchester Estates
10 mi from Fort Lincoln		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Andrews Manor
8 mi from Fort Lincoln		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
8 mi from Fort Lincoln		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Lincoln

883 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Lincoln since 2006, on 230 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedKettering, Largo
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202664 mph, measuredReagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum
32 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAlexandria
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGeorgetown, College Park, Kensington
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, Chevy Chase, American University
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedForestville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenarden, New Carrollton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedAnacostia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202674 mph, measuredAndrews AFB Cam, Alexandria, Carole Highlands
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Alexandria, Georgetown
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Fort Lincoln; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Fort Lincoln.

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