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Hail history for Capitol 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 200631

Days with hail 1 inch or larger23

Tornadoes within 10 miles14

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles695

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Capitol Heights on 31 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 Capitol Heights

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

Hail days near Capitol Heights by year

When hail season peaks near Capitol Heights

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and August (9).

Largest hail storms near Capitol Heights

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (8 mi from Capitol 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 Capitol 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 (10 mi from Capitol 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 (5 mi from Capitol Heights)

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 (9 mi from Capitol Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Capitol Heights

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Capitol Heights

695 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Capitol Heights since 2006, on 202 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 27 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Alexandria 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	Georgetown, College Park, Glenn Dale 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	58 mph, measured	Riverdale, Chevy Chase, American University 11 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 11 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	68 mph, measured	South Washington, Alexandria, Georgetown 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 Capitol 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 Capitol Heights.

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