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Hail history for Foggy Bottom, 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 200635

Days with hail 1 inch or larger28

Tornadoes within 10 miles14

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles1,029

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Foggy Bottom on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Foggy Bottom

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Foggy Bottom	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 Foggy Bottom by year

When hail season peaks near Foggy Bottom

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (7).

Largest hail storms near Foggy Bottom

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (4 mi from Foggy Bottom)

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 Foggy Bottom)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (5 mi from Foggy Bottom)

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 Foggy Bottom)

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 (10 mi from Foggy Bottom)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Foggy Bottom

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 31, 2022	EF0	Tysons Corner 9 mi from Foggy Bottom	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 3 mi from Foggy Bottom	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 1 mi from Foggy Bottom	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 3 mi from Foggy Bottom	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018	EF0	Edsall Park 8 mi from Foggy Bottom	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017	EF0	Kemp Mill 9 mi from Foggy Bottom	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 4 mi from Foggy Bottom	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 5 mi from Foggy Bottom	1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 3 mi from Foggy Bottom	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 8 mi from Foggy Bottom	1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 8 mi from Foggy Bottom	0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008	EF0	White Oak 10 mi from Foggy Bottom	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Foggy Bottom

1,029 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Foggy Bottom since 2006, on 245 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	69 mph, measured	Tysons Corner, Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport 45 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Bethesda, Alexandria 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	McLean, Georgetown, College Park 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	58 mph, measured	Riverdale, Chevy Chase, American University 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage reported	Forestville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft, Langley 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Anacostia 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Monticello Woods, Alexandria, Carole Highlands 12 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	68 mph, measured	South Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria 6 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 2025	60 mph, measured	South 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 Foggy Bottom; 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 Foggy Bottom.

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