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Hail history for Brookmont, MD

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 2, 2016

Hail days since 200633

Days with hail 1 inch or larger25

Tornadoes within 10 miles11

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles1,039

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brookmont on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Brookmont

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Brookmont	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Brookmont by year

When hail season peaks near Brookmont

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (7).

Largest hail storms near Brookmont

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

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

May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (8 mi from Brookmont)

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

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (8 mi from Brookmont)

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 (7 mi from Brookmont)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (1 mi from Brookmont)

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 Brookmont

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 31, 2022	EF0	Tysons Corner 6 mi from Brookmont	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 3 mi from Brookmont	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 5 mi from Brookmont	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 7 mi from Brookmont	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018	EF0	Edsall Park 9 mi from Brookmont	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017	EF0	Kemp Mill 8 mi from Brookmont	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 7 mi from Brookmont	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 9 mi from Brookmont	1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 7 mi from Brookmont	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008	EF0	White Oak 9 mi from Brookmont	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008	EF1	University Park 7 mi from Brookmont	0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brookmont

1,039 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brookmont since 2006, on 243 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	69 mph, measured	Tysons Corner, Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport 44 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Bethesda, Alexandria 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	McLean, Georgetown, Rockville 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	58 mph, measured	Riverdale, Chevy Chase, American University 9 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft, Langley 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Potomac 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Carole Highlands, Georgetown, Somerset 9 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Luxmanor 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	68 mph, measured	South Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria 11 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 2025	60 mph, measured	South Washington 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 Brookmont; 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 Brookmont.

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