Hail History

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Hail history for Anacostia, DC

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 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles830

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Anacostia on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Anacostia

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

206207508409210411112113141151161171184191201211222312412526

When hail season peaks near Anacostia

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and August (8).

JanFebMar5Apr6May12Jun3Jul8AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Anacostia

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (8 mi from Anacostia)

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 Anacostia)

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 (2 mi from Anacostia)

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 (8 mi from Anacostia)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (10 mi from Anacostia)

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.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Anacostia

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
7 mi from Anacostia		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
5 mi from Anacostia		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
3 mi from Anacostia		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
5 mi from Anacostia		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
3 mi from Anacostia		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
3 mi from Anacostia		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
7 mi from Anacostia		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
6 mi from Anacostia		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2013EF0Westphalia
9 mi from Anacostia		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Buena Vista
9 mi from Anacostia		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Friendly Pg Arpk Airport
8 mi from Anacostia		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Westchester Estates
7 mi from Anacostia		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Anacostia

830 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Anacostia since 2006, on 224 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedLargo
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202664 mph, measuredReagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum
40 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAlexandria
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGeorgetown, College Park, Friendly
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, Chevy Chase, American University
7 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)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenarden
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, Alexandria, Carole Highlands
11 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 Anacostia; 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 Anacostia.

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