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District of Columbia storm events

Tornadoes, hurricanes, hail, and severe storms recorded in District of Columbia between 1950 and 2025, sourced from NOAA's Storm Events Database.

977
Storm events
5
Tornadoes
0
Hurricanes
17
Deaths

Significant recent events in District of Columbia

Events with deaths, multiple injuries, $1M+ property damage, or EF3+ tornadoes.

July 29, 2023 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind2 injuries, $20.0M damage
A wind gust of 73 knots (84 MPH) was measured by a mesonet at the George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus (1855W). Thousands of trees, branches, wires and poles blew down in Palisades, Wesley Heights, Cathedral Heights, Woodley Park, Observatory Circle, Foxhall Village, …
July 29, 2023 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind$5.0M damage
Dozens of trees, branches and wires blew down in Columbia Heights, Petworth, Fort Totten, Michigan Park, University Heights, Brookland, Brentwood, and Trinidad. A large tree blew down onto a residence on Queen Street Northeast, displacing a dozen residents.
August 4, 2022 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Lightning Lightning3 deaths
Three people were killed and another suffered life-threatening injuries when they were struck by lightning in Lafayette Park across the street from The White House. A couple (76-year-old male, 75-year-old female) and an unrelated (29-year-old male) succumbed to their injuries fro…
August 27, 2011 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm$2.4M damage
Hundreds of trees were down throughout the District. Over 30,000 people lost power. Several Row Houses received extensive damage and were deemed uninhabitable. Several trees fell onto single family homes and a few cars were crushed by fallen trees. Numerous roadways were blocked …
January 26, 2011 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Winter Storm Winter Storm1 death
Snowfall was estimated to average around five inches across the District of Columbia. A fatality occurred when a tree fell onto a truck near Oregon Avenue. The tree fell due to the weight of the snow.
June 16, 2008 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind10 injuries
Washington DC Emergency Management reported 10 injuries on the National Mall when winds blew a tent down. Three adults and 7 children were injured when the tent was damaged.
August 1, 2006 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Heat Heat2 deaths
June 25, 2006 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Flash Flood Flash Flood$10.0M damage
September 18, 2003 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm$125.0M damage
August 3, 2002 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death, 2 injuries
A man was killed and two women were injured when a tree fell onto a car. Other trees were also downed nearby.
April 19, 2002 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death
A wind gust of 70 MPH was recorded at Children's Hospital. The event time was estimated.
February 5, 2002 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill2 deaths
Two homeless men died after being exposed to near zero degree wind chills overnight.
August 11, 2001 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Flash Flood Flash Flood2 injuries, $6.0M damage
Over 3000 homes and businesses and almost 50 government buildings were damaged after 6 inches of rain fell in less than 3 hours.
July 4, 1999 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Heat Heat3 deaths, 140 injuries
June 13, 1998 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Lightning Lightning11 injuries

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