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Hail history for Bladensburg, MD

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

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 28, 2020

Hail days since 200631

Days with hail 1 inch or larger21

Tornadoes within 10 miles12

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles787

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bladensburg on 31 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 Bladensburg

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

Hail days near Bladensburg by year

When hail season peaks near Bladensburg

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (8).

Largest hail storms near Bladensburg

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

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

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (5 mi from Bladensburg)

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 (5 mi from Bladensburg)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (7 mi from Bladensburg)

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 (7 mi from Bladensburg)

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 Bladensburg

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 8 mi from Bladensburg	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 4 mi from Bladensburg	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017	EF0	Kemp Mill 8 mi from Bladensburg	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 10 mi from Bladensburg	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 9 mi from Bladensburg	1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 8 mi from Bladensburg	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2013	EF0	Westphalia 10 mi from Bladensburg	0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Buena Vista 5 mi from Bladensburg	0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Andrews Manor 9 mi from Bladensburg	0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008	EF0	White Oak 7 mi from Bladensburg	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 9, 2008	EF0	Woods Corner 8 mi from Bladensburg	0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008	EF1	University Park 3 mi from Bladensburg	0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bladensburg

787 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bladensburg since 2006, on 223 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

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 26 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	Georgetown, College Park, Glenn Dale 6 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 19 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, Dalecarlia Reservoir 7 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 Bladensburg; 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 Bladensburg.

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