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Hail history for Colorado Triangle, 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 20, 2019
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles1,009

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Colorado Triangle on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 20, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Colorado Triangle

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Colorado Triangle		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 Colorado Triangle by year

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When hail season peaks near Colorado Triangle

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and April (7).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr3May12Jun6Jul7Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Colorado Triangle

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

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 Colorado Triangle)

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 (2 mi from Colorado Triangle)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (5 mi from Colorado Triangle)

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 (2 mi from Colorado Triangle)

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 Colorado Triangle

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
6 mi from Colorado Triangle		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
5 mi from Colorado Triangle		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
4 mi from Colorado Triangle		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
5 mi from Colorado Triangle		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
8 mi from Colorado Triangle		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
9 mi from Colorado Triangle		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
6 mi from Colorado Triangle		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
6 mi from Colorado Triangle		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF1University Park
3 mi from Colorado Triangle		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Colorado Triangle

1,009 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Colorado Triangle since 2006, on 238 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
36 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
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, Chevy Chase, American University
9 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 12, 202660 mph, estimatedPotomac
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedCarole Highlands, Georgetown, Somerset
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedLuxmanor
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 Colorado Triangle; 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 Colorado Triangle.

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