Hail History

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Hail history for Bloomingdale, DC

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 28, 2020
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles1,002

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bloomingdale on 38 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 Bloomingdale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Bloomingdale		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 Bloomingdale by year

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When hail season peaks near Bloomingdale

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and August (8).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr4May13Jun4Jul8Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bloomingdale

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (2 mi from Bloomingdale)

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 Bloomingdale)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (7 mi from Bloomingdale)

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 (3 mi from Bloomingdale)

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 (9 mi from Bloomingdale)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bloomingdale

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
6 mi from Bloomingdale		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
3 mi from Bloomingdale		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
1 mi from Bloomingdale		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
8 mi from Bloomingdale		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
6 mi from Bloomingdale		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
6 mi from Bloomingdale		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
4 mi from Bloomingdale		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
10 mi from Bloomingdale		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
9 mi from Bloomingdale		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Buena Vista
9 mi from Bloomingdale		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Andrews Manor
9 mi from Bloomingdale		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
8 mi from Bloomingdale		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bloomingdale

1,002 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bloomingdale since 2006, on 245 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
41 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBethesda, Alexandria
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedMcLean, Georgetown, College Park
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, Chevy Chase, American University
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedForestville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedLake Barcroft, Langley
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenarden
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedAnacostia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedAlexandria, Carole Highlands, Georgetown
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria
8 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 Bloomingdale; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Bloomingdale.

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