Lightning TrackerDistrict of Columbia storms: live warnings, tornado & hail tracker
Every active tornado and severe thunderstorm alert in District of Columbia, plus storm reports across the state and a page for each city we track.
Live alerts for District of Columbia
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District of Columbia severe weather, last 12 months
Storm reports in District of Columbia by year
NOAA SPC hail, damaging-wind and tornado reports statewide, 2016–2026 (2026 so far).
Storm trackers for District of Columbia cities
Storm alerts across District of Columbia
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Questions
Are there any tornado warnings in District of Columbia right now?
The live panel at the top of this page lists every active tornado and severe thunderstorm watch and warning the National Weather Service has issued for District of Columbia; it refreshes each time you open the page.
When is storm season in District of Columbia?
Across District of Columbia, most hail, wind and tornado reports since 2016 came in June, July, August.
How many tornadoes has District of Columbia had this year?
0 tornado reports in the last 12 months (NOAA SPC preliminary and final reports). Several reports can describe the same tornado, so this is not an official tornado count.
Reports: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (final database through 2025, preliminary daily reports after). Live alerts: National Weather Service API. Updated Sep 30, 2026.