Hail History

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Hail history for Silver Hill, MD

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 12, 2007
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles662

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Silver Hill on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Silver Hill

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

Hail days near Silver Hill by year

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When hail season peaks near Silver Hill

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (7).

JanFebMar4Apr5May10Jun3Jul7AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Silver Hill

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (6 mi from Silver Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast Media relayed a report of hail measuring 2 inches in diameter in Clinton, MD.

Aug 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Meadows (7 mi from Silver Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Andrews Airforce Base.

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (4 mi from Silver Hill)

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

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (9 mi from Silver Hill)

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.

Aug 28, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allentown (3 mi from Silver Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Brinkley Road near Camp Springs.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Silver Hill

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
10 mi from Silver Hill		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
7 mi from Silver Hill		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
5 mi from Silver Hill		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
7 mi from Silver Hill		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
4 mi from Silver Hill		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
5 mi from Silver Hill		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
7 mi from Silver Hill		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
7 mi from Silver Hill		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF0Crestview Manor
10 mi from Silver Hill		2.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2013EF0Westphalia
7 mi from Silver Hill		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Buena Vista
9 mi from Silver Hill		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Friendly Pg Arpk Airport
7 mi from Silver Hill		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Silver Hill

662 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Silver Hill since 2006, on 190 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedKettering, Largo
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202664 mph, measuredReagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum
35 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAlexandria
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedBrandywine, Georgetown, College Park
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, American University, National Zoo
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedTantallon, Clinton, Forestville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenarden
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedAnacostia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202674 mph, measuredAndrews AFB Cam, Brandywine Woods, Alexandria
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria
9 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 Silver Hill; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Silver Hill.

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