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Hail history for Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn, DC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 20, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn by year
When hail season peaks near Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn
Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn
Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (9 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Calverton.Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (4 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn)
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 (3 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn)
Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (5 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn)
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 (2 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn)
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 Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF1 | Barcroft 6 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn |
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF1 | Lincoln Memorial 4 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn |
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF0 | Us Capitol 4 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn |
| Jun 19, 2017 | EF0 | Kemp Mill 6 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | South Washington 7 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Bolling AFB 8 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Bolling AFB 6 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | White Oak 6 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn |
| Apr 20, 2008 | EF1 | University Park 3 mi from Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn
1,021 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn since 2006, on 241 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum 37 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Bethesda, Alexandria 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | McLean, Georgetown, College Park 6 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Riverdale, Chevy Chase, American University 9 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Forestville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Barcroft, Langley 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glenarden 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Anacostia 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Alexandria, Carole Highlands, Georgetown 12 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Luxmanor 1 wind report |
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 Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn; 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 Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn.
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