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View the free hail map with reports for Washington, DC from July 26, 2021. This event is marked as Complete, with a Heavy storm impact level and a High Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
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Storm Impact
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Event Status
Jul 26, 2021
Event Date
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The Washington, DC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 1 public hail reports, 41 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 26, 2021 event.

Region: Washington, DC
July 26, 2021 Hail swath map preview for Washington, DC on July 26, 2021
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Max Hail
1.50"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
1
Largest report: 1.25"
Public Wind Reports
41
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Washington, DC Hail Map

The July 26, 2021 hail swath map for Washington, DC covers approximately 269 square miles and includes an estimated 410,074 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 105 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 132,769 people.

Mapped Impact Area
269 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
410,074
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"105 sq mi122,281
0.50-0.75"100 sq mi132,769
0.75-1.00"43 sq mi84,490
1.00-1.25"14 sq mi49,615
1.25-1.50"3 sq mi4,363
1.50-1.75"3 sq mi16,556

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Washington, DC Hail Swath Map

Inside the July 26, 2021 hail swath map area for Washington, DC, HailGeeks estimates 100,849 single-family homes, 36,149 townhomes, and 103,560 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 35,700 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
100,849
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
36,149
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
103,560
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"28,71211,93529,962
0.50-0.75"35,70010,84129,156
0.75-1.00"21,4617,02321,280
1.00-1.25"10,5955,24014,610
1.25-1.50"1,418402840
1.50-1.75"2,9637087,712

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Washington, DC Hail Map

Hail from the July 26, 2021 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the Washington, DC region. Montgomery County, MD had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 45,329 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Washington, DC Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 36 cities near Washington, DC. Washington, DC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 10,723 single-family homes exposed.

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City cards show where the July 26, 2021 Washington, DC hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.

ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Washington, DC Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the July 26, 2021 Washington, DC hail map spans 48 ZIP codes. ZIP 20910 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 5,974.

20910Silver Spring, MD
6K homes in the hail path
20012Washington, DC
3K homes in the hail path
20736Owings, MD
3K homes in the hail path
20732Chesapeake Beach, MD
2K homes in the hail path
20689Chesapeake Beach, MD
512 homes in the hail path
20902Wheaton, MD
10K homes in the hail path
20906Aspen Hill, MD
7K homes in the hail path
20011Washington, DC
4K homes in the hail path
20748Camp Springs, MD
4K homes in the hail path
20015Washington, DC
4K homes in the hail path
20912Takoma Park, MD
3K homes in the hail path
20815Chevy Chase, MD
3K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 48 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the July 26, 2021 hail map for Washington, DC currently list 1 public hail reports, 41 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
July 26, 2021
7:33 PM CT
1.25 in 1 SW Andrews Afb MD

No National Weather Service description provided.

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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 26, 2021 Washington, DC storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Washington, DC Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Washington, DC region as the July 26, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 7, 2021 through Jul 21, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 4.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 4.00", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 21, 2021.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Washington, DC

Not sure whether the July 26, 2021 Washington, DC hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Washington, DC region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the July 26, 2021 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Washington, DC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the July 26, 2021 Washington, DC hail event.

How big was the hail in Washington, DC on July 26, 2021?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.50" in the Washington, DC area on July 26, 2021.
How accurate is this Washington, DC hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the July 26, 2021 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of High mean?
For this Washington, DC event, the Event Inspection Score is High. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Washington, DC hail area?
An estimated 410,074 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 269 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the July 26, 2021 Washington, DC event, public storm report tables currently list 1 hail reports, 41 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Washington, DC hail map for my business or content?
Yes. This hail map is free to use and share for marketing, print, blogs, content, research, and similar uses as long as attribution is included with a link back to this page. Use the Share button on the map to copy a ready-made credit line. Use is also subject to our Terms of Use.
How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 27, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Washington, DC area — what should I do?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the July 26, 2021 storm event, check a free Hail Report by Address for an address-level first look. You can also ask a qualified local pro whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense.
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