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Hail history for Mount Rainier, MD

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 15, 20241.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 28, 2020

Ane haili ijiin 200634

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon26

Tornado ijiin 10 mile12

Wind reports within 10 miles878

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Rainier on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Mount Rainier

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Mount Rainier in the last two years.

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Mount Rainier

Of 34 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (12) and August (10).

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Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (8 mi from Mount Rainier)

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

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (4 mi from Mount Rainier)

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 (4 mi from Mount Rainier)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (8 mi from Mount Rainier)

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.

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (5 mi from Mount Rainier)

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 Mount Rainier

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 9 mi from Mount Rainier	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 6 mi from Mount Rainier	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 3 mi from Mount Rainier	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017	EF0	Kemp Mill 7 mi from Mount Rainier	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 8 mi from Mount Rainier	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 8 mi from Mount Rainier	1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 7 mi from Mount Rainier	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Buena Vista 6 mi from Mount Rainier	0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Andrews Manor 10 mi from Mount Rainier	0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008	EF0	White Oak 6 mi from Mount Rainier	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 9, 2008	EF0	Woods Corner 8 mi from Mount Rainier	0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008	EF1	University Park 2 mi from Mount Rainier	0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Rainier

878 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Rainier since 2006, on 230 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 29 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage a reported	Bethesda, Alexandria 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage a reported	Georgetown, College Park, Kensington 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage a reported	Montpelier 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	58 mph, a measured	Riverdale, Chevy Chase, American University 12 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage a reported	Forestville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage a reported	Glenarden, New Carrollton 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	Anacostia 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	64 mph, a estimat	Alexandria, Carole Highlands, Georgetown 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 Mount Rainier; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Mount Rainier.

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