Hail History

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Hail history for Bladensburg, MD

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 28, 2020
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles787

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bladensburg on 31 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.

Recent hail near Bladensburg

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

Hail days near Bladensburg by year

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When hail season peaks near Bladensburg

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (8).

JanFebMar5Apr1May11Jun4Jul8Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bladensburg

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

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 Bladensburg)

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 Bladensburg)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (7 mi from Bladensburg)

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

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (7 mi from Bladensburg)

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 Bladensburg

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
8 mi from Bladensburg
1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
4 mi from Bladensburg
1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
8 mi from Bladensburg
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
10 mi from Bladensburg
1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
9 mi from Bladensburg
1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
8 mi from Bladensburg
3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2013EF0Westphalia
10 mi from Bladensburg
0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Buena Vista
5 mi from Bladensburg
0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Andrews Manor
9 mi from Bladensburg
0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
7 mi from Bladensburg
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 9, 2008EF0Woods Corner
8 mi from Bladensburg
0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF1University Park
3 mi from Bladensburg
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bladensburg

787 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bladensburg since 2006, on 223 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedKettering, Largo
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202664 mph, measuredReagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum
26 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGeorgetown, College Park, Glenn Dale
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedMontpelier
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, Chevy Chase, American University
19 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedForestville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenarden, New Carrollton
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedAnacostia
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedCarole Highlands, Georgetown, Somerset
9 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Georgetown, Dalecarlia Reservoir
7 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 Bladensburg; 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 Bladensburg.

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