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Hail history in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 38 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1950 — 28 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) in District of Columbia on July 10, 1975.

Recorded events 38 since 1950
1″ or larger 28 NWS severe threshold
Largest recorded 2.75 baseball · District of Columbia
Peak month Jun most recorded events

When it hails in District of Columbia

Jan Feb Mar 5 Apr 5 May 11 Jun 11 Jul 6 Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

All recorded District of Columbia events by month, 1950–present · data through April 2026.

Every District of Columbia county, ranked by recorded hail

Recorded hail events per county · NOAA Storm Events Database · through April 2026
County Events ≥1″ Largest Most recent
District of Columbia 38 28 2.75″ 2024
Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Populated counties report more; rural counties under-report. County-to-county comparisons say as much about reporting as about weather.

Questions about hail in District of Columbia

How often does it hail in District of Columbia?

The NOAA Storm Events Database records 38 hail events for District of Columbia since 1950, 28 of them 1″ (quarter size) or larger. Recorded frequency varies sharply by county — the table on this page ranks all 1.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in District of Columbia?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded in District of Columbia on July 10, 1975. See it at true size on the actual-size hail chart.

When is hail season in District of Columbia?

Recorded events peak in June. The by-month chart on this page shows the full seasonal shape — and each county page carries its own, since timing shifts across the state.

How do I check hail history for my address in District of Columbia?

Storm Events records events at the county level, so pick your county below or use the ZIP lookup. For "did it hail on this date" claim questions, the date lookup searches every recorded District of Columbia event.

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain. Each county page shows the full event timeline, month profile, and storm-report narratives.