Hail History

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Hail history for Takoma Park, MD

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 20, 2019
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles932

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Takoma Park on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 20, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Takoma Park

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

Hail days near Takoma Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Takoma Park

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and August (8).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr3May12Jun6Jul8Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Takoma Park

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (6 mi from Takoma Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Calverton.

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (6 mi from Takoma 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 (1 mi from Takoma Park)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (6 mi from Takoma 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 (4 mi from Takoma 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.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Takoma Park

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
8 mi from Takoma Park
2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
7 mi from Takoma Park
1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
5 mi from Takoma Park
1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
3 mi from Takoma Park
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
9 mi from Takoma Park
1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
8 mi from Takoma Park
3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Buena Vista
9 mi from Takoma Park
0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
4 mi from Takoma Park
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF1University Park
2 mi from Takoma Park
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Takoma Park

932 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Takoma Park since 2006, on 230 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
28 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBethesda
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGeorgetown, College Park, Rockville
7 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
12 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedLangley
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
10 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedLuxmanor
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 Takoma 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.

Nearby cities

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 Takoma Park.

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