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Hail history for South Kensington, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Kensington 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.
Recent hail near South Kensington
No hail was reported within 10 miles of South Kensington in the last two years.
Hail days near South Kensington by year
When hail season peaks near South Kensington
Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near South Kensington
May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (6 mi from South Kensington)
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 (7 mi from South Kensington)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Calverton.Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (10 mi from South Kensington)
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 (4 mi from South Kensington)
Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (5 mi from South Kensington)
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 South Kensington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF1 | Barcroft 8 mi from South Kensington |
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF1 | Lincoln Memorial 8 mi from South Kensington |
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF0 | Us Capitol 9 mi from South Kensington |
| Jun 19, 2017 | EF0 | Kemp Mill 3 mi from South Kensington |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | White Oak 4 mi from South Kensington |
| Apr 20, 2008 | EF1 | University Park 6 mi from South Kensington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Kensington
892 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Kensington since 2006, on 229 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | National Arboretum, Catholic Universi, Falls Church 20 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Bethesda 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | McLean, Georgetown, College Park 9 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Riverdale, Chevy Chase, American University 10 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Langley 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Olney 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Potomac 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Carole Highlands, Georgetown, Somerset 7 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Luxmanor 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Glen, Georgetown, Dalecarlia Reservoir 7 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 South Kensington; 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 South Kensington.
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