Hail History

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Hail history for Colesville, MD

Last hail within 10 milesSep 7, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 2, 2016
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles640

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Colesville on 37 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 Colesville

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

Hail days near Colesville by year

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When hail season peaks near Colesville

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and August (9).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr4May12Jun5Jul9Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Colesville

May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (8 mi from Colesville)

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 (3 mi from Colesville)

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

May 22, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland (8 mi from Colesville)

Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (6 mi from Colesville)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (9 mi from Colesville)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Colesville

DateRatingWherePath
May 27, 2022EF0Olney
7 mi from Colesville
0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Highland
10 mi from Colesville
5.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
3 mi from Colesville
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Laurel
9 mi from Colesville
1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Savage
8 mi from Colesville
3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Savage
10 mi from Colesville
0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Scaggsville
8 mi from Colesville
1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
3 mi from Colesville
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF1University Park
8 mi from Colesville
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Colesville

640 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Colesville since 2006, on 204 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 6, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedCongressional Man
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBethesda
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedCollege Park, Rockville, Kensington
8 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedMontpelier
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, Chevy Chase, National Zoo
19 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 202660 mph, measuredOlney, Brookeville, Clarksville
7 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedCarole Highlands, Somerset, Kensington Estates
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedLuxmanor, Brighton
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, estimatedGlen, Rockville
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202560 mph, estimatedTenleytown
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 Colesville; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Colesville.

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