Hail Swath Map Preview
The Washington, DC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 8, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Washington, DC Hail Map
The September 8, 2021 hail swath map for Washington, DC covers approximately 295 square miles and includes an estimated 88,177 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 154 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 51,576 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 128 sq mi | 51,576 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 154 sq mi | 34,940 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 13 sq mi | 1,661 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Washington, DC Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 8, 2021 hail swath map area for Washington, DC, HailGeeks estimates 26,783 single-family homes, 11,825 townhomes, and 9,982 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 13,982 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 13,982 | 7,714 | 6,725 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 12,032 | 3,971 | 3,209 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 769 | 140 | 48 |
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Counties Inside the Washington, DC Hail Map
Hail from the September 8, 2021 storm was mapped across 10 counties in the Washington, DC region. Frederick County, MD had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 15,518 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Washington, DC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 23 cities near Washington, DC. Ballenger Creek, MD had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 4,113 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 8, 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 Inside the Washington, DC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the September 8, 2021 Washington, DC hail map spans 25 ZIP codes. ZIP 21703 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,704.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 8, 2021 hail map for Washington, DC currently list 0 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 8, 2021 8:32 PM CT | 3 SE Emmitsburg | MD | SEVERAL 3 TO 4 INCH TREE BRANCHES DOWN. | |
September 8, 2021 8:40 PM CT | 2 S Middletown | MD | SEVERAL TREES AND WIRES BLEW DOWN AROUND MIDDLETOWN. TREES AND WIRES BLEW DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF OLD MIDDLETOWN ROAD AND COLEBROOK LANE. WIRES BLEW DOWN ON PICNIC WOODS ROAD. | |
September 8, 2021 9:00 PM CT | 1 S Frederick | MD | POWERLINE WIRES DOWN ON THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST PATRICK STREET | |
September 8, 2021 11:35 PM CT | 3 SSE Darlington | MD | TREES DOWN ON DARLINGTON ROAD NEAR WILKINSON LANE. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the September 8, 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 in the Washington, DC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Washington, DC region as the September 8, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 25, 2021 through Aug 31, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 31, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Washington, DC
Not sure whether the September 8, 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the September 8, 2021 Washington, DC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the September 8, 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.
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