Hail History

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Hail history for Washington, 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 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles994

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Washington on 34 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.

Washington ranks #128 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Washington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Washington		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 Washington by year

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When hail season peaks near Washington

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (8).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr5May11Jun2Jul8Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Washington

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

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 Washington)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (6 mi from Washington)

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 Washington)

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 (8 mi from Washington)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Washington

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
4 mi from Washington		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
2 mi from Washington		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
2 mi from Washington		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018EF0Edsall Park
9 mi from Washington		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
9 mi from Washington		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
4 mi from Washington		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
4 mi from Washington		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
2 mi from Washington		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
8 mi from Washington		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
7 mi from Washington		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Andrews Manor
9 mi from Washington		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
10 mi from Washington		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Washington

994 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Washington since 2006, on 244 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 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
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedForestville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedThe I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft, Langley
3 wind reports		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
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 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 Washington.

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