Hail history for District of Columbia
38 NOAA hail reports across 1 counties and 1 cities and towns since 1975, updated to November 3, 2026.
Readout · District of Columbia
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 10, 1975
38 reports on 23 days since 1975 · #49 of 51 states
Hail map · District of Columbia
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What the record says about District of Columbia
The latest hail report in District of Columbia is from April 15, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, District of Columbia logged 21 reports on 8 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 1% of the median US state (173.9 a year) and ranks #49 of 51 states and DC for all-time reports.
3% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median US state. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on July 10, 1975.
Reports were up 850% in 2016–2025 (19) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2019, with 9 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- District of Columbia 1.1
- Median US state 173.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- District of Columbia 8
- Median US state 561
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- District of Columbia 3%
- Median US state 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 7 | 2 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1975 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | District Of Columbia | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SE Tenleytown | District Of Columbia | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Tenleytown | District Of Columbia | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.19 ENE Us Capitol | District Of Columbia | 22:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Us Capitol | District Of Columbia | 16:44 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 26%
- 1–2 in 27 71%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.68 ESE Lincoln Memorial | District Of Columbia | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Us Capitol | District Of Columbia | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SE Tenleytown | District Of Columbia | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Tenleytown | District Of Columbia | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Lincoln Memorial | District Of Columbia | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Georgetown | District Of Columbia | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Tenleytown | District Of Columbia | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Tenleytown | District Of Columbia | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Tenleytown | District Of Columbia | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Georgetown | District Of Columbia | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.61 SW National Arboretum | District Of Columbia | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.61 N Brookland | District Of Columbia | 16:02 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns with the most hail reports
- Washington 37
How District of Columbia compares
Hail reports by county
| County | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 38 | 2.75 in |
Questions about hail in District of Columbia
How often does it hail in District of Columbia?
38 hail reports have been logged in District of Columbia since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 51 states by number of reports.
When is hail season in District of Columbia?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in District of Columbia?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 10, 1975. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in District of Columbia?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has District of Columbia had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 15, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.