Hail History

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Hail history for District Of Columbia County, DC

Last hail in the countyApr 15, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 20, 2019
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes in the county4
Damaging wind reports in the county259

21 hail reports in District Of Columbia County since 2006 on 8 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 20, 2019.

Cities in District Of Columbia County

Recent hail in District Of Columbia County

No hail was reported in District Of Columbia County in the last two years.

Hail days in District Of Columbia County by year

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When hail season peaks in District Of Columbia County

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Damaging thunderstorm winds in District Of Columbia County

259 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in District Of Columbia County since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedAnacostia
1 wind report
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Jun 11, 202661 mph, measuredGeorgetown, Anacostia, Us Capitol
4 wind reports
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Mar 16, 202661 mph, measuredGeorgetown, Dalecarlia Reservoir
3 wind reports
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Jul 31, 202560 mph, estimatedTenleytown
1 wind report
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Jul 27, 202560 mph, estimatedBolling AFB
1 wind report
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Jul 9, 202560 mph, estimatedUs Capitol
1 wind report
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Jun 19, 202575 mph, estimatedTenleytown, Dalecarlia Reservoir, Walter Reed
7 wind reports
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May 31, 202560 mph, estimatedTenleytown, Mount Pleasant
2 wind reports
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Jul 31, 202464 mph, estimatedUs Capitol, Walter Reed, National Arboretum
5 wind reports
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Jul 29, 202460 mph, estimatedGeorgetown
1 wind report
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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 District Of Columbia County; 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.

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).