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Hail history for Darnestown, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Darnestown on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Darnestown
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Darnestown in the last two years.
Hail days near Darnestown by year
When hail season peaks near Darnestown
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Darnestown
May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (7 mi from Darnestown)
National Weather Service description (English): Reported by DMAM2, hail stone measured 1.5 inches tall by 3 inches wide.Aug 29, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (8 mi from Darnestown)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.50 inches in diameter was reported on Ridgetop Circle in Sterling. Numerous vehicles had their windshields broken.May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sunset Hills (10 mi from Darnestown)
Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Great Falls (6 mi from Darnestown)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 diameter) was reported in Great Falls.Jun 1, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Broad Run Farms (6 mi from Darnestown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Darnestown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF1 | Quince Orchard 2 mi from Darnestown |
| Apr 22, 2023 | EF0 | Poolesville 6 mi from Darnestown |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF0 | Dawsonville 4 mi from Darnestown |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Sterling 9 mi from Darnestown |
| Jun 13, 2013 | EF0 | Seneca 2 mi from Darnestown |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Poolesville 8 mi from Darnestown |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF0 | Poolesville 8 mi from Darnestown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Darnestown
439 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Darnestown since 2006, on 159 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jun 19, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Wolf Trap, Sterling Park, Congressional Man 5 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Barnesville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Germantown, Dawsonville, Sterling Park 9 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Poolesville, Boyds, Germantown 7 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Poolesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Barnesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Reston, Herndon, Great Falls 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Montgomery Village 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Potomac 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Poolesville, Barnesville, Fox Chapel 4 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 Darnestown; 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 Darnestown.
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