Hailstory

Hail in District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in District of Columbia on 4 days since October 2020. That is more than 5% of US counties. It ranks 1 of 1 in District of Columbia.

The largest radar estimate was 1.55 inches on August 7, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was September 3, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20211
20221
20231
20240
20250
20261

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
August 7, 20231.55 in
September 3, 20261.25 in
July 26, 20211.2 in
May 22, 20221 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 3 hail reports since October 2020, and 5 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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