Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Washington, MD

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20221.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 2, 2016
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles363

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Washington on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Fort Washington

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fort Washington in the last two years.

Hail days near Fort Washington by year

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When hail season peaks near Fort Washington

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (6).

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Largest hail storms near Fort Washington

May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · St Charles (8 mi from Fort Washington)

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (8 mi from Fort Washington)

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

May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Waldorf (8 mi from Fort Washington)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail two inches in diameter was reported near St. Charles.

Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Charles (8 mi from Fort Washington)

Jun 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Accokeek (3 mi from Fort Washington)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Washington

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
9 mi from Fort Washington		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
5 mi from Fort Washington		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
6 mi from Fort Washington		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF0Crestview Manor
7 mi from Fort Washington		2.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Friendly Pg Arpk Airport
4 mi from Fort Washington		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Westchester Estates
8 mi from Fort Washington		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Andrews Manor
10 mi from Fort Washington		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2011EF0Mattawoman
8 mi from Fort Washington		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 1, 2010EF0Berry
6 mi from Fort Washington		2.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 9, 2008EF0Clinton Hyde Field Airport
6 mi from Fort Washington		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Washington

363 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Washington since 2006, on 153 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 5, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202664 mph, measuredReagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, Franconia
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAlexandria
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedPotomac Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedBrandywine, Friendly, Clinton
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedTantallon, Brandywine, Clinton
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedPotomac Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, estimatedMattawoman, St Charles
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202664 mph, estimatedPomfret
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedAlexandria, South Washington, Potomac Yard
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Alexandria
2 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 Fort Washington; 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 Fort Washington.

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