Hail History

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Hail history for Congress Heights, DC

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 12, 2007
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles780

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Congress Heights on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Congress Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Congress Heights		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Congress Heights by year

206107408409210211112113141151161171185192201211222312412526

When hail season peaks near Congress Heights

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (6).

JanFebMar6Apr6May11Jun3Jul6AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Congress Heights

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (7 mi from Congress 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 (10 mi from Congress 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 (3 mi from Congress 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 (10 mi from Congress Heights)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (9 mi from Congress Heights)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Congress Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
7 mi from Congress Heights		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
5 mi from Congress Heights		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
4 mi from Congress Heights		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018EF0Edsall Park
9 mi from Congress Heights		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
4 mi from Congress Heights		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
2 mi from Congress Heights		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
2 mi from Congress Heights		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
5 mi from Congress Heights		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
5 mi from Congress Heights		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Friendly Pg Arpk Airport
7 mi from Congress Heights		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Westchester Estates
6 mi from Congress Heights		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Andrews Manor
6 mi from Congress Heights		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Congress Heights

780 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Congress Heights since 2006, on 211 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202664 mph, measuredReagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum
40 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAlexandria
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGeorgetown, Friendly, Clinton
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, Chevy Chase, American University
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedTantallon, Clinton, Forestville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedLake Barcroft
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedAnacostia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202674 mph, measuredAndrews AFB Cam, Alexandria, Carole Highlands
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202560 mph, measuredSouth Washington
1 wind report		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 Congress 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 Congress Heights.

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