Hail History

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Hail history for Gaithersburg, MD

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 3, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)May 2, 2016
Ane haili ijiin 200633
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon25
Tornado ijiin 10 mile6
Wind reports within 10 miles438

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gaithersburg on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and August.

Gaithersburg ranks #534 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Gaithersburg

DateSize hailWhereSource
May 3, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Cedar Grove
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Gaithersburg		NOAA Storm Events

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Of 33 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (7) and August (7).

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May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (6 mi from Gaithersburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported by DMAM2, hail stone measured 1.5 inches tall by 3 inches wide.

Jul 4, 2007 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Laytonsville (7 mi from Gaithersburg)

National Weather Service description (English): NWS Storm Survey revealed hen-egg size hail occurred between Laytonsville and Damascus.

Jun 2, 2019 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Cedar Grove (8 mi from Gaithersburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of hen eggs (2.0 in diameter) was reported.

May 22, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Unity (10 mi from Gaithersburg)

Apr 25, 2010 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Damascus (8 mi from Gaithersburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gaithersburg

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2024EF1Quince Orchard
5 mi from Gaithersburg		15.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 27, 2022EF0Olney
7 mi from Gaithersburg		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF0Dawsonville
8 mi from Gaithersburg		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 13, 2013EF0Seneca
8 mi from Gaithersburg		20.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Cedar Grove
7 mi from Gaithersburg		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Purdum
9 mi from Gaithersburg		0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gaithersburg

438 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gaithersburg since 2006, on 154 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 25, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage a reportedCongressional Man, Congressional Manor, Gaithersburg
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage a reportedLaytonsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage a reportedBarnesville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage a reportedGermantown, Dawsonville, Rockville
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage a reportedBoyds, Germantown, Great Falls
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 202660 mph, a measuredOlney, Laytonsville, Brookeville
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedMontgomery Village, Laytonsville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202660 mph, a estimatPotomac
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, a estimatLayhill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, a estimatFox Chapel, Luxmanor, Brighton
3 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 Gaithersburg; 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 Gaithersburg.

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