Heads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Spartanburg, SC • Greenville, SC • Lincoln, NE ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Billings, MT • Roswell, NM • Asheville, NC • Rawlins, WY • Champaign, IL • Knoxville, TN • Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Rock Springs, WY • Provo, UT • Salt Lake City, UT Heads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Spartanburg, SC • Greenville, SC • Lincoln, NE ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Billings, MT • Roswell, NM • Asheville, NC • Rawlins, WY • Champaign, IL • Knoxville, TN • Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Rock Springs, WY • Provo, UT • Salt Lake City, UT

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Hail Map with Reports for Washington, DC

View the free hail map with reports for Washington, DC from August 7, 2023. This event is marked as Complete, with a Critical storm impact level and a High Event Inspection Score.

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The Washington, DC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 21 public hail reports, 114 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 7, 2023 event.

Region: Washington, DC

August 7, 2023 Hail swath map preview for Washington, DC on August 7, 2023

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Max Hail

2.25"

Mapped estimated hail size

Public Hail Reports

Largest report: 4.75"

Public Wind Reports

114

Reports near map area

Tornado Reports

Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Washington, DC Hail Map

The August 7, 2023 hail swath map for Washington, DC covers approximately 2,634 square miles and includes an estimated 1,470,257 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 1,018 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 608,296 people.

Mapped Impact Area

2,634 sq mi

Largest band: < 0.50"

Population Inside Footprint

1,470,257

Highest population band: < 0.50"

Mapped Hail Band	Impact Area	Population
< 0.50"	1,018 sq mi	608,296
0.50-0.75"	893 sq mi	475,636
0.75-1.00"	308 sq mi	153,749
1.00-1.25"	209 sq mi	170,921
1.25-1.50"	93 sq mi	39,533
1.50-1.75"	47 sq mi	7,537
1.75-2.00"	31 sq mi	6,887
2.00-2.25"	25 sq mi	6,480
2.25-2.50"	8 sq mi	1,218

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Washington, DC Hail Swath Map

Inside the August 7, 2023 hail swath map area for Washington, DC, HailGeeks estimates 366,839 single-family homes, 164,708 townhomes, and 300,287 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 150,965 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes

366,839

Largest band: < 0.50"

Townhomes

164,708

Largest band: < 0.50"

Multifamily Properties

300,287

Largest band: < 0.50"

Mapped Hail Band	Single-Family	Townhomes	Multifamily
< 0.50"	150,965	65,328	117,184
0.50-0.75"	105,738	54,444	106,048
0.75-1.00"	41,192	21,048	31,306
1.00-1.25"	47,890	19,721	38,141
1.25-1.50"	13,098	2,727	6,107
1.50-1.75"	2,939	699	974
1.75-2.00"	2,873	538	500
2.00-2.25"	1,609	139	24
2.25-2.50"	535	64	3

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Washington, DC Hail Map

Hail from the August 7, 2023 storm was mapped across 31 counties in the Washington, DC region. Washington County, MD had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 27,253 single-family homes inside the swath.

Washington CountyMD

27K homes in the hail path

Frederick CountyMD

22K homes in the hail path

Carroll CountyMD

14K homes in the hail path

Berkeley CountyWV

74 homes in the hail path

Prince George's CountyMD

111K homes in the hail path

District of ColumbiaDC

14K homes in the hail path

Anne Arundel CountyMD

13K homes in the hail path

Fauquier CountyVA

12K homes in the hail path

St. Mary's CountyMD

4K homes in the hail path

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Washington, DC Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 161 cities near Washington, DC. St. James, MD had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 1,781 single-family homes exposed.

St. JamesMD

2K homes in the hail path

Beaver CreekMD

274 homes in the hail path

DownsvilleMD

145 homes in the hail path

Mount AetnaMD

139 homes in the hail path

FairplayMD

98 homes in the hail path

BreathedsvilleMD

87 homes in the hail path

BagtownMD

72 homes in the hail path

JugtownMD

29 homes in the hail path

HagerstownMD

7K homes in the hail path

HalfwayMD

3K homes in the hail path

RobinwoodMD

2K homes in the hail path

ThurmontMD

1K homes in the hail path

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Washington, DC Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the August 7, 2023 Washington, DC hail map spans 184 ZIP codes. ZIP 21783 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,837.

21783Cavetown, MD

3K homes in the hail path

21795Halfway, MD

2K homes in the hail path

21787Taneytown, MD

859 homes in the hail path

21733St. James, MD

553 homes in the hail path

21780Sabillasville, MD

458 homes in the hail path

21740Hagerstown, MD

12K homes in the hail path

21742Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD

7K homes in the hail path

21713Boonsboro, MD

2K homes in the hail path

21773Myersville, MD

1K homes in the hail path

21727Emmitsburg, MD

156 homes in the hail path

21781St. James, MD

122 homes in the hail path

21746MD

10 homes in the hail path

Showing 12 of 184 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the August 7, 2023 hail map for Washington, DC currently list 21 public hail reports, 114 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.

Date & Time	Hail Size	City	State	Description
August 7, 2023 12:48 PM CT	1.00 in	1 NNW Clear Spring	MD	No National Weather Service description provided.
August 7, 2023 12:50 PM CT	1.00 in	1 NNW Clear Spring	MD	No National Weather Service description provided.
August 7, 2023 12:53 PM CT	1.25 in	1 NNW Clear Spring	MD	No National Weather Service description provided.
August 7, 2023 12:54 PM CT	4.00 in	1 N Clear Spring	MD	Public reported and sent image of approximately 4 inch hail north of Clear Spring... MD. Time estimated from radar.
August 7, 2023 12:58 PM CT	2.00 in	2 E Clear Spring	MD	Delayed hail report from storm chaser
August 7, 2023 1:23 PM CT	1.00 in	1 S Johnsontown	WV	No National Weather Service description provided.
August 7, 2023 1:25 PM CT	1.00 in	2 NW Long Meadow	MD	Quarter sized hail observed at Hagerstown Regional Airport.
August 7, 2023 1:45 PM CT	1.25 in	Falling Waters	WV	Several public reports of quarter to dollar sized hail in Falling Waters... WV. Time estimated from radar.
August 7, 2023 2:00 PM CT	2.00 in	Williamsport	MD	Public reports 2 inch hail in Williamsport. Time estimated from radar.
August 7, 2023 2:14 PM CT	1.00 in	1 NW Hagerstown	MD	No National Weather Service description provided.
August 7, 2023 2:14 PM CT	1.75 in	1 SE Funkstown	MD	No National Weather Service description provided.
August 7, 2023 2:15 PM CT	1.00 in	1 SW Hagerstown	MD	No National Weather Service description provided.
August 7, 2023 2:17 PM CT	1.00 in	1 WNW Long Meadow	MD	No National Weather Service description provided.
August 7, 2023 2:20 PM CT	1.50 in	4 ESE Funkstown	MD	No National Weather Service description provided.
August 7, 2023 2:32 PM CT	2.00 in	Smithsburg	MD	Public reports 2 inch hail near Smithsburg... and stated the hail had melted some before being measured. Time estimated from radar.
August 7, 2023 2:39 PM CT	2.00 in	2 SE Smithsburg	MD	Delayed hail report from storm chaser
August 7, 2023 5:07 PM CT	1.75 in	3 NNW Glenora	VA	Trained spotter reports golf ball sized hail near Lake Anna State Park. Time estimated from radar.
August 7, 2023 5:10 PM CT	1.75 in	1 NNW Fort A.P. Hill	VA	Golf ball sized hail reported near Fort AP Hill.
August 7, 2023 5:40 PM CT	1.75 in	1 NNW Fort A.P. Hill	VA	Corrects previous hail report from 1 NNW Fort A.p. Hill. Golf ball sized hail reported near Fort AP Hill.
August 7, 2023 6:05 PM CT	4.75 in	1 SSW Fort A.P. Hill	VA	Corrects previous hail report from 1 SSW Fort A.P. Hill. Time estimated from radar. Hail stone was measured approximately 15 minutes after the hail core passed over this location... and a picture from another spotter corroborates the increased hail size.
August 7, 2023 6:20 PM CT	2.75 in	3 NW Supply	VA	No National Weather Service description provided.

Date & Time	Wind Speed	City	State	Description
August 7, 2023 1:20 PM CT		1 E Cherry Run	MD	Downed trees near the intersection of Millstone Rd and Big Spring Road.
August 7, 2023 1:35 PM CT		1 WNW Martinsburg	WV	Tree reported down near the intersection of Tuscarora Pike and Delmar Orchard Road.
August 7, 2023 1:49 PM CT		3 E Berkeley	WV	Tree reported down on the 1000 block of Jacobs Road.
August 7, 2023 1:58 PM CT		Brandywine	MD	Multiple roads closed in Brandywine due to downed trees.
August 7, 2023 2:20 PM CT		4 ESE Funkstown	MD	Tree down on Mapleville Road near Interstate 70.
August 7, 2023 2:49 PM CT		2 SSW Jones Springs	WV	Tree reported down on the 600 block of Back Creek Valley Road.
August 7, 2023 2:51 PM CT		1 ENE Thurmont	MD	One tree down due to thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Apple Church Road and Carol Street.
August 7, 2023 2:55 PM CT		Clear Spring	MD	Dozens of reports of downed trees... power lines... and power poles in Clear Spring. Many roads impassible.
August 7, 2023 2:58 PM CT		1 SSE Martinsburg	WV	Tree reported down on the 600 block of S Queen Streat.
August 7, 2023 3:00 PM CT		1 ESE Martinsburg	WV	Tree reported down on the 200 block of Centre Street.
August 7, 2023 3:01 PM CT		1 SSW Martinsburg	WV	Power lines reported down on Virginia Ave near Bowers Street.
August 7, 2023 3:01 PM CT		3 NW Ridgeway	WV	Power lines reported down on the 2600 block of Goldmiller Road.
August 7, 2023 3:03 PM CT		3 SW Hagerstown	MD	Several reports of downed trees... power lines... and branches in between Hagerstown... Clear Spring... and Williamsport.
August 7, 2023 3:03 PM CT		2 SW Inwood	WV	Tree and power lines reported down on Runnymeade Road near Torytown Road.
August 7, 2023 3:04 PM CT		2 WSW Inwood	WV	Powers line reported down on the 800 block of Froniier Drive.
August 7, 2023 3:07 PM CT		2 ENE Winebrenners Cros	WV	Power Lines reported down on the 600 block of Gosling Marsh Road.
August 7, 2023 3:16 PM CT		1 N Chester Gap	VA	Three trees down near the 4000 block of Remount Road
August 7, 2023 3:26 PM CT		Berryville	VA	Multiple calls for downed trees and wires in Berryville.
August 7, 2023 3:26 PM CT		1 S Markham	VA	Over a dozen trees down on Leeds Manor Road and nearby roads just south of I-66.
August 7, 2023 3:28 PM CT		2 ENE Myersville	MD	Tree down on a powerline at 3900 block of Wistman Ln.
August 7, 2023 3:28 PM CT		3 W Keysville	MD	Trees down onto roadway near the intersection of MD 76 and Mumma Ford Road.
August 7, 2023 3:29 PM CT		2 SE Harpers Ferry	VA	Several trees down in Loudoun Heights.
August 7, 2023 3:31 PM CT		Jefferson	MD	Trees down on Jefferson Pike near US-15.
August 7, 2023 3:34 PM CT		2 E Frederick	MD	Frederick County MD summary: 66 calls for roadway hazards... 53 calls for trees in roadway... 24 calls for wires down.
August 7, 2023 3:34 PM CT		3 NNW New Market	MD	One tree down due to thunderstorm winds along the 6700 block of Oakridge Road.
August 7, 2023 3:34 PM CT		3 SE Thurmont	MD	One tree down due to thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Rt. 550 and Graceham Road.
August 7, 2023 3:39 PM CT		Woodsboro	MD	Multiple trees down in Woodsboro. Power lines also down.
August 7, 2023 3:39 PM CT		Upperville	VA	Multiple trees down in the Upperville. Several wires down as well.
August 7, 2023 3:40 PM CT		2 ENE Park Mills	MD	Two large trees twisted off about 25 feet above the ground. One down onto the ground. One down onto nearby residence.
August 7, 2023 3:41 PM CT		2 SW Viewtown	VA	Tree down near the intersection of Richmond Road and Campground Lane
August 7, 2023 3:42 PM CT		3 NNW New Market	MD	One tree down onto a house due to thunderstorm winds along the 6700 block of Oakridge Road.
August 7, 2023 3:44 PM CT		1 NNE Viewtown	VA	Tree down near the intersection of View Town Road and Barn View Lane
August 7, 2023 3:45 PM CT		1 S New Market	MD	Multiple trees down due thunderstorm winds at the interection of Ed McClain Road and MD-75.
August 7, 2023 3:47 PM CT		1 N Halfway	VA	Multiple trees down in far northeastern Fauquier County around Halfway Road... The Plains Road... Rock Hill Mill Road... and adjoining roads.
August 7, 2023 3:48 PM CT		Rixeyville	VA	Trees down on Rixleyville Road. Wires also down in a couple locations.
August 7, 2023 3:48 PM CT		Middleburg	MD	Dozens of trees down in and around Middleburg.
August 7, 2023 3:48 PM CT		3 ESE Viewtown	VA	A couple trees down on Waterford Road.
August 7, 2023 3:48 PM CT		2 W Wagners Mill	MD	Trees and wires down due to thunderstorm winds along the 200 block of Springdale Road.
August 7, 2023 3:49 PM CT		1 SW Amissville	VA	Tree down near the intersection of 7 ponds road and View Town Road
August 7, 2023 3:49 PM CT		3 W Jeffersonton	VA	Tree down along Quail Ridge Drive
August 7, 2023 3:49 PM CT		Frederick	MD	Transformer and wires down due to thunderstorm winds along the 2400 block of Marston Road.
August 7, 2023 3:51 PM CT		7 NNW Westminster	MD	Trees down on Littlestown Pike.
August 7, 2023 3:52 PM CT		7 ENE Taneytown	MD	Several large trees down due to thunderstorm winds at the intersection of MD-97 and Mayberry Road.
August 7, 2023 3:52 PM CT		4 SSE Ada	VA	Multiple trees down on Enon School Road.
August 7, 2023 3:56 PM CT		2 ESE Westminster	MD	Utility pole down near the intersection of Maryland 140 and Maryland 97
August 7, 2023 3:57 PM CT		Manchester	MD	Multiple trees down in Manchester. Some onto cars.
August 7, 2023 3:57 PM CT		2 ESE Westminster	MD	Multiple power line poles down onto MD Rt 140 near Gorsuch Road.
August 7, 2023 3:57 PM CT		1 N Watersville	MD	Tree down near Carroll Community College.
August 7, 2023 3:57 PM CT		3 ENE Leesburg	MD	Large tree onto roadway near the 24000 Block of River Road.
August 7, 2023 3:58 PM CT		2 NW Manchester	MD	Numerous trees down near the intersection of White Oak Court and Ebbvale Road
August 7, 2023 3:58 PM CT		1 W Gaither	MD	Several trees down due to thunderstorm winds along MD-97 at the Carroll and Howard County Line.
August 7, 2023 3:59 PM CT		2 S Manchester	MD	Powerline polw down onto tree near the intersection of Ralph Dell Road and Cape Horn Road.
August 7, 2023 3:59 PM CT		2 NNE Glenwood	MD	Tree down across Frederick Road near intersection with State Route 97.
August 7, 2023 3:59 PM CT		1 S Meadowville	VA	Over a dozen trees down between Warrenton and Old Tavern. Several wires and poles down as well.
August 7, 2023 4:00 PM CT		Ashburn	VA	Multiple trees down in Ashburn... including tree partially onto a house.
August 7, 2023 4:01 PM CT		1 SE Bentley Springs	MD	Tree down on house on the 19000 block of York Road
August 7, 2023 4:01 PM CT		Westminster	MD	Multiple trees down in Eldersburg. Wires also down. Roads remain closed due to considerable tree debris.
August 7, 2023 4:01 PM CT		2 NW Manchester	MD	A line of one dozen 100 foot pine trees snapped halfway up.
August 7, 2023 4:01 PM CT		Sykesville	MD	Tree onto a house.
August 7, 2023 4:01 PM CT		1 ENE Manchester	MD	Several trees and wires down due to thunderstorm winds across the Manchester area.
August 7, 2023 4:02 PM CT		2 NE Hampstead	MD	* 1 Inj * A large tree fell onto a home injuring one person. Time estimated from radar.
August 7, 2023 4:04 PM CT		2 NW Manchester	MD	Bachmans Valley Road closed due to multiple downed trees. Nearby roads also closed due to downed trees.
August 7, 2023 4:04 PM CT		4 W Lineboro	MD	Dozens of trees down in the Lineboro area along the state line.
August 7, 2023 4:04 PM CT		Finksburg	MD	Multiple trees down in Finksburg. Wires also down.
August 7, 2023 4:04 PM CT		1 W Ashburn	VA	At least 6 trees down within a block of an NWS employees home in Ashburn.
August 7, 2023 4:04 PM CT		6 SSW Codorus	PA	Numerous trees and powerlines reported down.
August 7, 2023 4:06 PM CT		1 NE Westminster	MD	* 2 INJ * Multiple trees down causing multiple injuries in the area of MD-97 and MD-140 in Westminster.
August 7, 2023 4:07 PM CT		Hampstead	MD	Dozens of reports of downed trees in Hampstead. Many roads closed.
August 7, 2023 4:07 PM CT		3 WNW Randallstown	MD	Tree down on Liberty Road to the west of Lyons Mill Road.
August 7, 2023 4:09 PM CT		2 NW Glenwood	MD	Multiple trees down in Glenwood and Lisbon.
August 7, 2023 4:09 PM CT		Taylorstown	VA	A couple trees down on Furnace Mountain Road.
August 7, 2023 4:12 PM CT		2 N Bentley Springs	MD	Multiple trees down along with considerable tree damage in Freeland.
August 7, 2023 4:12 PM CT		1 SSE Poolesville	MD	Tree and wires down on Old Hundred Road at Peach Road.
August 7, 2023 4:17 PM CT		3 WNW Rixeyville	VA	Tree down along Hazel River Road
August 7, 2023 4:19 PM CT		2 NW Manassas Park	VA	Multiple large tree branches down on the 7500 block of Alleghany Road.
August 7, 2023 4:19 PM CT		5 WNW Jarrettsville	MD	A couple trees down onto a house. Several other trees and wires down nearby.
August 7, 2023 4:19 PM CT		3 NNE Bentley Springs	MD	Report of tree down onto a car on southbound exit 36 off I-83 onto Old York Road.
August 7, 2023 4:20 PM CT		4 WNW Jarrettsville	MD	* 1 INJ * Large tree down on a home in the 2900 block of Troyer Road.
August 7, 2023 4:23 PM CT		1 ENE Reisterstown	MD	Large tree down onto structure near the 12300 block of Timber Grove Road
August 7, 2023 4:25 PM CT		1 NE Randallstown	MD	Several trees down near the intersection of McDonogh Road and Winands Road.
August 7, 2023 4:25 PM CT		Rockville	MD	Tree onto home in the 900 block of Grandin Avenue.
August 7, 2023 4:27 PM CT		1 E Chrome Hill	MD	Tree down on Sharon Road at Rock Spring Road.
August 7, 2023 4:28 PM CT		2 WNW Fairfax Station	VA	Considerable tree damage on Quiet Brook Road. Numerous trees uprooted. At least a dozen pine trees snapped in half.
August 7, 2023 4:29 PM CT		3 ESE Chantilly	VA	Tree down onto parked car on South Penderbrook Drive at the intersection with Iverness Road.
August 7, 2023 4:30 PM CT		2 N Lochearn	MD	Tree down onto structure near the 1300 block of Sudvale Road.
August 7, 2023 4:30 PM CT		3 WNW Fairfax	VA	Tree down in 11500 block of Valley Road.
August 7, 2023 4:32 PM CT		1 WSW Fairfax	VA	Tree down on Judicial Drive near Yorktown Court.
August 7, 2023 4:32 PM CT		2 NW Winston	VA	Tree down near the intersection of Kettle Club Road and North James Madison Highway
August 7, 2023 4:33 PM CT		1 SE Hickory	MD	Large tree down on a home on Glendale Lane.
August 7, 2023 4:33 PM CT		Nokesville	VA	Tree down in Nokesville.
August 7, 2023 4:33 PM CT		Somerville	VA	Multiple roads closed due to downed trees between Somerville and Bristersburg.
August 7, 2023 4:36 PM CT		2 WNW Burke	VA	Large tree down onto Chase Commons Court.
August 7, 2023 4:38 PM CT		3 W Fairfax	VA	Tree down at intersection of Forum Dr and Gov't Center Pkwy
August 7, 2023 4:38 PM CT		3 SE Pylesville	MD	Tree down onto roadway near the intersection of MD 543 and Doyle Road.
August 7, 2023 4:38 PM CT		1 SE Hickory	MD	Powerline pole down onto roadway near the intersection of MD 543 and Prospect Mill Road.
August 7, 2023 4:44 PM CT		2 NNW Churchville	MD	Several trees down onto roadway near the intersection of MD 136 and Northern Dancer Drive.
August 7, 2023 4:47 PM CT		1 NNW Rosslyn	DC	Tree down on a vehicle on Canal Street NW.
August 7, 2023 4:48 PM CT		4 E Madison Run	VA	Trees down on Monrovia Road near Shady Grove Lane. Wires down as well.
August 7, 2023 4:49 PM CT		1 E Bentley Springs	MD	Trees down along York Rd in northern Baltimore County.
August 7, 2023 4:50 PM CT		West Nottingham	MD	Couple of trees uprooted and lots of limbs down
August 7, 2023 4:51 PM CT		3 N Stafford	VA	Multiple trees down in Coal Landing.
August 7, 2023 4:54 PM CT		Us Capitol	DC	Large tree down on the southwest lawn of the US Capitol. Numerous tree branches down on the lawn.
August 7, 2023 5:04 PM CT		North East	MD	Tree down onto roadway near the intersection of MD 7 and Mechanics Valley Road.
August 7, 2023 5:17 PM CT		3 SW Riva	MD	Trees down in Davidsonville on multiple roads. Power lines down as well.
August 7, 2023 5:33 PM CT		Chestertown	MD	Trees down in Chestertown... MD. Time estimated from radar.
August 7, 2023 5:54 PM CT		2 SE Grasonville	MD	Wires down Crows Nest Road. Time estimated from radar.
August 7, 2023 6:20 PM CT		1 S Hope	MD	Trees down on Dean Road. Time estimated from radar.
August 7, 2023 6:30 PM CT		Oxford	MD	Damage reported to a restaurant in Oxford. Time estimated from radar.
August 7, 2023 6:45 PM CT		Bozman	MD	Abundance of trees and wires down in Bozman... MD. Time estimated from radar.
August 7, 2023 3:26 PM CT	63 mph	3 WNW Thurmont	MD	No National Weather Service description provided.
August 7, 2023 3:41 PM CT	80 mph	1 N Middleburg	MD	A wind gust of 70 knots (80 MPH) was measured by a personal weather station near the intersection of Sharrett Road and Crouse Mill Road in Middleburg. Dozens of trees... branches and wires blew down in the area.
August 7, 2023 4:09 PM CT	63 mph	4 NE Millers	MD	No National Weather Service description provided.
August 7, 2023 4:14 PM CT	58 mph	2 NE Sterling Park	VA	Wind gust of 50 knots measured at NOVA Loudon Cmapus Sterling.
August 7, 2023 4:24 PM CT	59 mph	Manassas Rgnl Arpt	VA	51kt measured at Manassas Arpt

Date & Time	Rating	City	State	Description
August 7, 2023 4:02 PM CT	UNK	1 E Black Rock	PA	EF-1 tornado with max winds near 105 mph just east of Black Rock. Several trees snapped with a couple of outbuildings severely damaged. Path length 0.56 miles. Width 75 yards.

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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 7, 2023 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 August 7, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 23, 2023 through Aug 4, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 4, 2023.

Jul 23, 2023

0.75″ Hail

Event Inspection ScoreLow

Washington, DC

2K HomesHail map with reports →

Jul 25, 2023

1.50″ Hail

Event Inspection ScoreModerate

Washington, DC

50K HomesHail map with reports →

Jul 27, 2023

1.25″ Hail

Event Inspection ScoreLow

Washington, DC

12K HomesHail map with reports →

Jul 28, 2023

1.50″ Hail

Event Inspection ScoreModerate

Washington, DC

80K HomesHail map with reports →

Jul 29, 2023

1.50″ Hail

Event Inspection ScoreModerate

Washington, DC

213K HomesHail map with reports →

Aug 4, 2023

0.75″ Hail

Event Inspection ScoreLow

Washington, DC

4K HomesHail map with reports →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the August 7, 2023 Washington, DC hail event.

How big was the hail in Washington, DC on August 7, 2023?

Mapped hail estimates reached up to 2.25" in the Washington, DC area on August 7, 2023.

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 August 7, 2023 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 1,470,257 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 2,634 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 August 7, 2023 Washington, DC event, public storm report tables currently list 21 hail reports, 114 wind reports, and 1 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 28, 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 August 7, 2023 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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