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Hail history for Indian Head, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Indian Head on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Indian Head
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Pisgah 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Indian Head |
Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Indian Head meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Indian Head
Of 22 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (4).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Indian Head
May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (7 mi from Indian Head)
Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Conchie (7 mi from Indian Head)
Jun 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Accokeek (7 mi from Indian Head)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported.Jun 26, 2009 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Brown Field (9 mi from Indian Head)
Apr 27, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Dumfries (10 mi from Indian Head)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Indian Head
266 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Indian Head since 2006, on 138 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 26, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Woodbridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Ironsides, Dale City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 61 mph, a measured | Quantico Marine Corp, Nanjemoy, Potomac Heights 3 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Ironsides 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Port Tobacco, Woodbridge, Mc Conchie 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Pomfret 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 62 mph, a measured | McAs Quantico, Pisgah 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Dale City, Dumfries, Berry 3 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Featherstone, Mt Vernon, Pomfret 3 wind reports |
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 Indian Head; 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 Indian Head.
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