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Hail history for East Riverdale, MD

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

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 1, 2021

Hail days since 200630

Days with hail 1 inch or larger23

Tornadoes within 10 miles10

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles717

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Riverdale on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near East Riverdale

No hail was reported within 10 miles of East Riverdale in the last two years.

Hail days near East Riverdale by year

When hail season peaks near East Riverdale

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (6).

Largest hail storms near East Riverdale

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (7 mi from East Riverdale)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Calverton.

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

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 (6 mi from East Riverdale)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (9 mi from East Riverdale)

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

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (8 mi from East Riverdale)

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 East Riverdale

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 5, 2022	EF1	Collington 9 mi from East Riverdale	0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 9 mi from East Riverdale	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 6 mi from East Riverdale	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017	EF0	Kemp Mill 7 mi from East Riverdale	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 9 mi from East Riverdale	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2013	EF0	Westphalia 10 mi from East Riverdale	0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Buena Vista 4 mi from East Riverdale	0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008	EF0	White Oak 7 mi from East Riverdale	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 9, 2008	EF0	Woods Corner 9 mi from East Riverdale	0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008	EF1	University Park 4 mi from East Riverdale	0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Riverdale

717 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Riverdale since 2006, on 216 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 Airport, National Arboretum, Catholic Universi 22 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	Georgetown, College Park, Glenn Dale 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage reported	Montpelier 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	58 mph, measured	Riverdale, Chevy Chase, American University 22 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage reported	Forestville 1 wind report	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	64 mph, estimated	Carole Highlands, Georgetown, Somerset 9 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	68 mph, measured	South Washington, Georgetown, Ritchie 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 East Riverdale; 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 East Riverdale.

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