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Hail history for Hillcrest Heights, MD

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 16, 20251.25 in (50-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Jun 12, 2007

Ane haili ijiin 200630

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon22

Tornado ijiin 10 mile17

Wind reports within 10 miles664

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillcrest Heights on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jun 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Hillcrest Heights

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hillcrest Heights	NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Hillcrest Heights meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hillcrest Heights

Of 30 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (7).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hillcrest Heights

Jun 12, 2007 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Clinton (5 mi from Hillcrest 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 (8 mi from Hillcrest Heights)

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 (4 mi from Hillcrest Heights)

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

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (9 mi from Hillcrest Heights)

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.

Aug 28, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allentown (2 mi from Hillcrest Heights)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillcrest Heights

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 10 mi from Hillcrest Heights	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 7 mi from Hillcrest Heights	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 5 mi from Hillcrest Heights	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 6 mi from Hillcrest Heights	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 3 mi from Hillcrest Heights	1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 5 mi from Hillcrest Heights	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 7 mi from Hillcrest Heights	1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 6 mi from Hillcrest Heights	0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013	EF0	Crestview Manor 9 mi from Hillcrest Heights	2.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2013	EF0	Westphalia 8 mi from Hillcrest Heights	0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Buena Vista 10 mi from Hillcrest Heights	0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Friendly Pg Arpk Airport 6 mi from Hillcrest Heights	0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillcrest Heights

664 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillcrest Heights since 2006, on 194 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 4, 2026	damage a reported	Largo 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 2026	64 mph, a measured	Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum 37 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage a reported	Alexandria 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage a reported	Brandywine, Georgetown, Friendly 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	58 mph, a measured	Riverdale, American University, National Zoo 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage a reported	Tantallon, Clinton, Forestville 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage a reported	Glenarden 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	Anacostia 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	74 mph, a measured	Andrews AFB Cam, Brandywine Woods, Alexandria 11 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	68 mph, a measured	South Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria 9 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 Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest Heights.

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