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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 20743

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 20743 from June 3, 1968 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 20743 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code

Hail Reports

Wind Reports

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

0.75″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage ZIP 20743 · 1968–present Updated Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 20743

3 reports

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0.75″ hail

May 6, 1997
11:30 AM EST

Hail report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Dime-sized hail fell briefly in Capitol Heights. Marble-sized hail fell a bit earlier in downtown Washington, DC. One tree fell onto wires near Greenbelt, causing a disruption of service to 2300 Potomac Electric Power customers.

NWS Hail Report Location: Capitol Heights, MD

0.75″ hail

May 16, 1988
4:35 PM CST

Hail report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MD

0.75″ hail

Jul 27, 1987
10:45 PM CST

Hail report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MD

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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea

0.25″

Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball

0.50″

Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny

0.75″

Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel

0.88″

Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter

1.00″

Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar

1.25″

Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut

1.50″

Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball

1.75″

Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg

2.00″

Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball

2.50″

Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball

2.75″

Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple

3.00″

Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball

4.00″

Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit

4.50″

Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 20743

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UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
3:57 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees down on I-95/I-495 Capital Beltway Outer Loop at Exit 15/MD-214 Central Ave (MM 14.5)

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Largo, MD

UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
3:52 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down on house with roof collapse in the 1200 block of Capitol Heights Blvd

NWS Wind Report Location: Coral Hills, MD

UNK mph

Jun 25, 2025
8:31 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of multiple trees and multiple powerlines down in Capitol Heights area

NWS Wind Report Location: Capitol Heights, MD

UNK mph

Jul 29, 2021
9:42 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREES BLEW DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MD-214 CENTRAL AVENUE AND HILL ROAD/SHADY GLEN DRIVE.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Seat Pleasant, MD

UNK mph

Jul 2, 2021
1:14 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TWO TREES BLEW DOWN IN THE 900 BLOCK OF ROLLINS AVENUE. NUMEROUS LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN IN THE AREA.

NWS Wind Report Location: Capitol Heights, MD

UNK mph

Jul 2, 2021
1:14 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD... NUMEROUS LARGE TREE LIMBS SNAPPED IN THE 5700 BLOCK OF FALKLAND PLACE AND ON ADJACENT ROLLINS AVENUE NORTH OF WALKER MILL ROAD. A TREE BLEW DOWN ONTO A HOUSE.

NWS Wind Report Location: Capitol Heights, MD

UNK mph

Jul 2, 2021
1:13 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE ON HIGHVIEW PLACE NEAR HILLVIEW COURT. SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES DOWN NEARBY.

NWS Wind Report Location: Capitol Heights, MD

UNK mph

Jun 8, 2021
9:59 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A TREE BLEW DOWN IN A YARD IN CAPITOL HEIGHTS.

NWS Wind Report Location: Capitol Heights, MD

UNK mph

Jun 28, 2019
9:38 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: THREE LARGE BRANCHES DOWN IN 5700 BLOCK OF FALKLAND PLACE.

NWS Wind Report Location: Capitol Heights, MD

58 mph

Jun 7, 2008
8:49 PM EST-5

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Prince Georges County Emergency Management reported a tree down on a house in Ritchie.

NWS Wind Report Location: N Ritchie, MD

58 mph

May 27, 2007
6:00 PM EST-5

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reported power lines down on Larchmont Avenue in Capitol Heights. The National Park Service reported between 200 and 300 trees down in Bowie. Some trees fell on power lines.

NWS Wind Report Location: N Capitol Hgts, MD

63 mph

Aug 4, 2004
6:50 PM EST

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines down.

NWS Wind Report Location: Capitol Hgts, MD

63 mph

Jul 1, 2004
6:27 PM EST

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Seat Pleasant, MD

69 mph

Aug 26, 2003
3:40 PM EST

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were downed.

NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, MD

UNK mph

Aug 3, 2002
2:45 PM EST

Wind report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees were downed.

NWS Wind Report Location: Seat Pleasant, MD

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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe

Under 58 mph

Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe

58–74 mph

Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging

75–90 mph

Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme

90+ mph

Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 20743

1 reports

F2 category

Sep 12, 1971
9:50 AM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 20743

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MD

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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0

65–85 mph

Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1

86–110 mph

Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2

111–135 mph

Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5

136+ mph

Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 20743 area census snapshot

People & households

Population39,439

Households15,577

Housing units16,521

Income

Median household income$76,332

$100k+ households43.9%

$150k+ households19.9%

Housing stock

Single-family detached8,903

Attached single-family3,258

Small multifamily1,592

Large multifamily2,380

Mobile homes326

Housing mix

Single-family share53.9%

Attached-home share19.7%

Multifamily share24.0%

Mobile-home share2.0%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied10,407

Renter-occupied5,170

Vacant units944

Home value & age

Median home value$317,100

Owner homes $300k+57.0%

Owner homes $500k+3.2%

Owner homes $750k+0.2%

Median year built1968

Older-home share67.4%

Vehicle context

Households with cars13,611

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 20743 have on record?

Our records show 3 hail, 35 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 20743, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 20743?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 20743 is 0.75″. It was reported near Capitol Heights, MD on May 6, 1997.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 20743 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 20743 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 20743 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 20743 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 20743 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 20743 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 20743 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 20743, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 20743, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 20743

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