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Hail history for District Heights, MD

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20241 in (quarter)

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 larger20

Tornadoes within 10 miles14

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles551

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of District Heights 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 August.

Recent hail near District Heights

No hail was reported within 10 miles of District Heights in the last two years.

Hail days near District Heights by year

When hail season peaks near District Heights

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and August (8).

Largest hail storms near District Heights

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (6 mi from District Heights)

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 (6 mi from District Heights)

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

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Upper Marlboro (8 mi from District Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported along Rectory Lane.

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (6 mi from District Heights)

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

Aug 28, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allentown (5 mi from District Heights)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of District Heights

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 10 mi from District Heights	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 7 mi from District Heights	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 10 mi from District Heights	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 7 mi from District Heights	1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 8 mi from District Heights	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 10 mi from District Heights	0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2013	EF0	Westphalia 4 mi from District Heights	0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Buena Vista 6 mi from District Heights	0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Friendly Pg Arpk Airport 9 mi from District Heights	0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Westchester Estates 5 mi from District Heights	0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Andrews Manor 3 mi from District Heights	0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 9, 2008	EF0	Clinton Hyde Field Airport 7 mi from District Heights	0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near District Heights

551 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of District Heights since 2006, on 187 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 19, 2014.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 4, 2026	damage reported	Kettering, Largo 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 2026	64 mph, measured	Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum 24 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Alexandria 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	College Park, Friendly, Clinton 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	58 mph, measured	Riverdale, Catholic Universit, New Carrollton 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage reported	Clinton, Forestville, Upper Marlboro 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage reported	Glenarden, New Carrollton 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Anacostia 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	74 mph, measured	Andrews AFB Cam, Brandywine Woods, Alexandria 10 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	68 mph, measured	South Washington, Alexandria, Georgetown 6 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 District Heights; 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 District Heights.

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