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Hail history for Downtown DC, 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 200636

Days with hail 1 inch or larger27

Tornadoes within 10 miles17

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles983

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Downtown DC on 36 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 Downtown DC

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Downtown DC	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 Downtown DC by year

When hail season peaks near Downtown DC

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and August (8).

Largest hail storms near Downtown DC

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (1 mi from Downtown DC)

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 (6 mi from Downtown DC)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (7 mi from Downtown DC)

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 (4 mi from Downtown DC)

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 Downtown DC)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Downtown DC

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 5 mi from Downtown DC	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 2 mi from Downtown DC	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 1 mi from Downtown DC	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018	EF0	Edsall Park 10 mi from Downtown DC	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017	EF0	Kemp Mill 9 mi from Downtown DC	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 4 mi from Downtown DC	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 4 mi from Downtown DC	1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 2 mi from Downtown DC	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 8 mi from Downtown DC	1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Belle Haven 7 mi from Downtown DC	0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Buena Vista 10 mi from Downtown DC	0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Westchester Estates 10 mi from Downtown DC	0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Downtown DC

983 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Downtown DC since 2006, on 244 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	64 mph, measured	Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum 43 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 6 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)
Jul 4, 2026	damage reported	Glenarden 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Anacostia 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	74 mph, measured	Andrews AFB Cam, Alexandria, Carole Highlands 12 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	68 mph, measured	South Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria 9 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 Downtown DC; 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 Downtown DC.

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