Hail History

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Hail history for Mount Pleasant, DC

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 20, 2019
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles1,027

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Pleasant on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 20, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Mount Pleasant

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Mount Pleasant
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Mount Pleasant by year

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When hail season peaks near Mount Pleasant

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and August (8).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr4May12Jun4Jul8Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Mount Pleasant

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (4 mi from Mount Pleasant)

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 (4 mi from Mount Pleasant)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (5 mi from Mount Pleasant)

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 (1 mi from Mount Pleasant)

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.

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Homewood (7 mi from Mount Pleasant)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Pleasant

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2022EF0Tysons Corner
10 mi from Mount Pleasant
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
5 mi from Mount Pleasant
2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
3 mi from Mount Pleasant
1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
3 mi from Mount Pleasant
1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
7 mi from Mount Pleasant
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
6 mi from Mount Pleasant
1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
7 mi from Mount Pleasant
1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
5 mi from Mount Pleasant
3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
10 mi from Mount Pleasant
0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
7 mi from Mount Pleasant
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 9, 2008EF0Woods Corner
10 mi from Mount Pleasant
0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF1University Park
4 mi from Mount Pleasant
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Pleasant

1,027 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Pleasant since 2006, on 242 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202664 mph, measuredReagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum
41 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBethesda, Alexandria
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedMcLean, Georgetown, College Park
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, Chevy Chase, American University
8 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedForestville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedThe I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft, Langley
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenarden
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedAnacostia
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedAlexandria, Carole Highlands, Georgetown
11 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria
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 Mount Pleasant; 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 Mount Pleasant.

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