Hail History

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Hail history for Cleveland Park, 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 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles1,048

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cleveland Park on 34 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 Cleveland Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Baileys Xrds
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Cleveland Park
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 Cleveland Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Cleveland Park

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and April (7).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr4May10Jun4Jul7Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cleveland Park

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (5 mi from Cleveland Park)

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 Cleveland Park)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (3 mi from Cleveland Park)

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 (0 mi from Cleveland Park)

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 18, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Homewood (7 mi from Cleveland Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cleveland Park

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2022EF0Tysons Corner
9 mi from Cleveland Park
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
4 mi from Cleveland Park
2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
3 mi from Cleveland Park
1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
4 mi from Cleveland Park
1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018EF0Edsall Park
10 mi from Cleveland Park
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
7 mi from Cleveland Park
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
6 mi from Cleveland Park
1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
8 mi from Cleveland Park
1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
5 mi from Cleveland Park
3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
8 mi from Cleveland Park
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF1University Park
5 mi from Cleveland Park
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cleveland Park

1,048 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cleveland Park since 2006, on 244 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202669 mph, measuredTysons Corner, Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport
42 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
7 wind reports
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 12, 202660 mph, estimatedPotomac
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedAlexandria, Carole Highlands, Georgetown
12 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedLuxmanor
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria
10 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 Cleveland Park; 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 Cleveland Park.

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