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Hail history for Barracks Row, 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 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles900

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barracks Row on 36 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 Barracks Row

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

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When hail season peaks near Barracks Row

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and August (8).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr5May14Jun3Jul8AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Barracks Row

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (9 mi from Barracks Row)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast Media relayed a report of hail measuring 2 inches in diameter in Clinton, MD.

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (0 mi from Barracks Row)

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 (7 mi from Barracks Row)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (9 mi from Barracks Row)

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 Barracks Row)

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 Barracks Row

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
7 mi from Barracks Row		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
4 mi from Barracks Row		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
1 mi from Barracks Row		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
5 mi from Barracks Row		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
4 mi from Barracks Row		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
3 mi from Barracks Row		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
8 mi from Barracks Row		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
7 mi from Barracks Row		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Buena Vista
9 mi from Barracks Row		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Friendly Pg Arpk Airport
10 mi from Barracks Row		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Westchester Estates
8 mi from Barracks Row		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Andrews Manor
7 mi from Barracks Row		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barracks Row

900 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barracks Row since 2006, on 231 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedLargo
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202664 mph, measuredReagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum
41 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAlexandria
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGeorgetown, College Park, Friendly
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, Chevy Chase, American University
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedClinton, Forestville
2 wind reports		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, 202674 mph, measuredAndrews AFB Cam, Alexandria, Carole Highlands
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 Barracks Row; 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 Barracks Row.

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