National Weather ServiceDistrict of ColumbiaSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in District of Columbia
The National Weather Service issued 13 severe thunderstorm warnings for District of Columbia in 2025 and 18 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 47th most of any state. 2026 through September: 14, 21% below the average of 18 for those months in 2008-2025. District of Columbia was covered most often (340 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does District of Columbia get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of District of Columbia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 14 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 24 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does District of Columbia get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in District of Columbia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 340 | 62 | September 4, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for District of Columbia in AreaZine's record
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWarningAugust 10, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: District of Columbia County, Anne Arundel, Howard and 8 more, DC and MD
Expired 4:45 p.m. EDT, August 10, 2026
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWarningJuly 28, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: District of Columbia County, Montgomery, Prince Georges and 3 more, DC and MD
Expired 6:45 p.m. EDT, July 28, 2026
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWarningJune 22, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: District of Columbia County, Charles, Prince Georges and 5 more, DC and MD
Expired 7:00 p.m. EDT, June 22, 2026
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWarningJune 22, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: District of Columbia County, Montgomery, Prince Georges and 5 more, DC and MD
Expired 5:45 p.m. EDT, June 22, 2026
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWarningJune 11, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: District of Columbia County, Anne Arundel, Baltimore and 23 more, DC and MD
Expired 8:30 p.m. EDT, June 11, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in District of Columbia.