Hail History

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Hail history for Potomac, MD

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 29, 20241.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)May 2, 2016
Ane haili ijiin 200638
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon29
Tornado ijiin 10 mile6
Wind reports within 10 miles747

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Potomac on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Potomac ranks #439 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Potomac

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

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Of 38 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (12) and April (7).

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May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (4 mi from Potomac)

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

Aug 29, 2024 · 2.30 in · Broad Run Farms (10 mi from Potomac)

National Weather Service description (English): There were numerous reports showing hail up to 2.30 inches in diameter measured in the Cascades area, including on Terrie Drive in Sterling.

May 14, 2010 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (6 mi from Potomac)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail estimated to be about two inches in diameter fell about three miles north of Vienna.

May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sunset Hills (8 mi from Potomac)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (6 mi from Potomac)

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.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Potomac

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2024EF1Quince Orchard
9 mi from Potomac		15.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 31, 2022EF0Tysons Corner
7 mi from Potomac		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
10 mi from Potomac		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Sterling
10 mi from Potomac		1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 13, 2013EF0Seneca
7 mi from Potomac		20.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Sunset Hills
9 mi from Potomac		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Potomac

747 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Potomac since 2006, on 210 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202669 mph, a measuredTysons Corner, Wolf Trap, Vienna
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage a reportedBethesda
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage a reportedMcLean, Georgetown, Countryside
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage a reportedChevy Chase, American University, National Zoo
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage a reportedLangley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage a reportedReston, Herndon, Great Falls
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202660 mph, a estimatPotomac
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, a estimatSomerset, Kensington Estates, Layhill
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, a estimatLuxmanor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, a estimatGlen, Georgetown, Peacock
7 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 Potomac; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Potomac.

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