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Hail history for Hillandale, MD

Last hail within 10 milesSep 7, 20231 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 20, 2019

Hail days since 200638

Days with hail 1 inch or larger30

Tornadoes within 10 miles8

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles740

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillandale on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 20, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Hillandale

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hillandale in the last two years.

Hail days near Hillandale by year

When hail season peaks near Hillandale

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and August (9).

Largest hail storms near Hillandale

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (3 mi from Hillandale)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Calverton.

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (10 mi from Hillandale)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported about one mile east-southeast of the US Capitol.

Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (3 mi from Hillandale)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (9 mi from Hillandale)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported near the Glen Echo Fire Department.

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (8 mi from Hillandale)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington DC.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillandale

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 9 mi from Hillandale	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017	EF0	Kemp Mill 2 mi from Hillandale	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015	EF0	Laurel 9 mi from Hillandale	1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015	EF0	Savage 9 mi from Hillandale	3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Buena Vista 9 mi from Hillandale	0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Scaggsville 10 mi from Hillandale	1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008	EF0	White Oak 1 mi from Hillandale	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008	EF1	University Park 4 mi from Hillandale	0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillandale

740 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillandale since 2006, on 219 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	63 mph, measured	National Arboretum, Catholic Universi, The White House 12 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Bethesda 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	Georgetown, College Park, Rockville 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage reported	Montpelier 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	58 mph, measured	Riverdale, Chevy Chase, American University 18 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	damage reported	Olney 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage reported	Glenarden, New Carrollton 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Carole Highlands, Georgetown, Somerset 8 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Luxmanor 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	61 mph, measured	Georgetown, Dalecarlia Reservoir, Rockville 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Hillandale; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Hillandale.

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