Hail History

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Hail history for National Harbor, MD

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 12, 2007
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles556

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of National Harbor on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near National Harbor

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from National Harbor		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 National Harbor by year

1061073081093102111221314151161171185192201211222312412526

When hail season peaks near National Harbor

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (6).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr6May8Jun2Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near National Harbor

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (6 mi from National Harbor)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast Media relayed a report of hail measuring 2 inches in diameter in Clinton, MD.

Aug 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Meadows (10 mi from National Harbor)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Andrews Airforce Base.

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (7 mi from National Harbor)

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

Jun 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Accokeek (8 mi from National Harbor)

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

Aug 28, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allentown (4 mi from National Harbor)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Brinkley Road near Camp Springs.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of National Harbor

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
10 mi from National Harbor		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
8 mi from National Harbor		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
8 mi from National Harbor		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018EF0Edsall Park
9 mi from National Harbor		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
6 mi from National Harbor		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
3 mi from National Harbor		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
6 mi from National Harbor		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
2 mi from National Harbor		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
2 mi from National Harbor		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF0Crestview Manor
8 mi from National Harbor		2.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Friendly Pg Arpk Airport
4 mi from National Harbor		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Westchester Estates
6 mi from National Harbor		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near National Harbor

556 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of National Harbor since 2006, on 174 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 19, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202664 mph, measuredReagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum
33 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAlexandria
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedBrandywine, Friendly, Clinton
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedTantallon, Clinton, Forestville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedLake Barcroft
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedAnacostia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202674 mph, measuredAndrews AFB Cam, Monticello Woods, Alexandria
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202560 mph, measuredSouth Washington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202564 mph, estimatedFriendly, Berry, Bolling AFB
3 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 National Harbor; 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 National Harbor.

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