Hail History

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Hail history for Silver Spring, MD

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 15, 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 200639
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon29
Tornado ijiin 10 mile7
Wind reports within 10 miles943

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Silver Spring on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Silver Spring ranks #421 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Silver Spring

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

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Of 39 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (13) and August (8).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Silver Spring

May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (9 mi from Silver Spring)

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

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (6 mi from Silver Spring)

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

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (7 mi from Silver Spring)

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 (1 mi from Silver Spring)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (5 mi from Silver Spring)

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 Silver Spring

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Barcroft
8 mi from Silver Spring		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
7 mi from Silver Spring		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
6 mi from Silver Spring		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
3 mi from Silver Spring		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
9 mi from Silver Spring		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
3 mi from Silver Spring		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF1University Park
3 mi from Silver Spring		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Silver Spring

943 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Silver Spring since 2006, on 230 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202664 mph, a measuredReagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum
26 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage a reportedBethesda
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage a reportedMcLean, Georgetown, College Park
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, a measuredRiverdale, Chevy Chase, American University
13 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage a reportedLangley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedGlenarden
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, a estimatAnacostia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202660 mph, a estimatPotomac
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, a estimatCarole Highlands, Georgetown, Somerset
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, a estimatLuxmanor
1 wind report		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 Spring; 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 Silver Spring.

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