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Hail history for Chevy Chase, MD

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20241 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

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

Hail days since 200640

Days with hail 1 inch or larger30

Tornadoes within 10 miles7

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles919

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chevy Chase on 40 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 Chevy Chase

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

Hail days near Chevy Chase by year

When hail season peaks near Chevy Chase

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and August (9).

Largest hail storms near Chevy Chase

May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (7 mi from Chevy Chase)

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 Chevy Chase)

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

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (9 mi from Chevy Chase)

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 (3 mi from Chevy Chase)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (4 mi from Chevy Chase)

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 Chevy Chase

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 8 mi from Chevy Chase	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 8 mi from Chevy Chase	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 8 mi from Chevy Chase	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017	EF0	Kemp Mill 3 mi from Chevy Chase	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 10 mi from Chevy Chase	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008	EF0	White Oak 5 mi from Chevy Chase	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008	EF1	University Park 5 mi from Chevy Chase	0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chevy Chase

919 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chevy Chase since 2006, on 227 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	63 mph, measured	National Arboretum, Catholic Universi, Falls Church 23 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Bethesda 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	McLean, Georgetown, College Park 9 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	Langley 1 wind report	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	64 mph, estimated	Glen, Georgetown, Dalecarlia Reservoir 7 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Tenleytown 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 Chevy Chase; 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 Chevy Chase.

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