Hail History

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Hail history for College Park, MD

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 20, 2019
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles757

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of College Park on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 20, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and April.

College Park ranks #490 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near College Park

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

Hail days near College Park by year

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When hail season peaks near College Park

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and April (7).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr1May12Jun5Jul7Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near College Park

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (6 mi from College Park)

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 College Park)

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 College Park)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (10 mi from College Park)

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.

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (7 mi from College Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington DC.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of College Park

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
9 mi from College Park
1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
6 mi from College Park
1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
5 mi from College Park
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
10 mi from College Park
3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Laurel
9 mi from College Park
1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Savage
10 mi from College Park
3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Buena Vista
6 mi from College Park
0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
5 mi from College Park
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF1University Park
3 mi from College Park
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near College Park

757 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of College Park since 2006, on 217 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedLargo
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202663 mph, measuredNational Arboretum, Catholic Universi, Rosslyn
21 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGeorgetown, College Park, Glenn Dale
7 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedMontpelier
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, Chevy Chase, American University
21 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedForestville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenarden, New Carrollton
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedAnacostia
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedCarole Highlands, Georgetown, Somerset
9 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202661 mph, measuredGeorgetown, Dalecarlia Reservoir, Ritchie
5 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 College Park; 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 College Park.

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