Hail History

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Hail history for Friendly, MD

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 14, 2010
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles417

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Friendly on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Friendly

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

Hail days near Friendly by year

206107308109210211122131415316117118419220121122231242526

When hail season peaks near Friendly

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (6).

Jan1FebMar5Apr6May8Jun2Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Friendly

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (4 mi from Friendly)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast Media relayed a report of hail measuring 2 inches in diameter in Clinton, MD.

May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Waldorf (9 mi from Friendly)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail two inches in diameter was reported near St. Charles.

Aug 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Meadows (8 mi from Friendly)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Andrews Airforce Base.

Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mattawoman (8 mi from Friendly)

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

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported about one mile east-southeast of the US Capitol.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Friendly

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
8 mi from Friendly
1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
6 mi from Friendly
1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
8 mi from Friendly
3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
5 mi from Friendly
1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
5 mi from Friendly
0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF0Crestview Manor
5 mi from Friendly
2.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Friendly Pg Arpk Airport
1 mi from Friendly
0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Westchester Estates
4 mi from Friendly
0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Andrews Manor
6 mi from Friendly
0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2011EF0Mattawoman
8 mi from Friendly
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 1, 2010EF0Berry
9 mi from Friendly
2.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 9, 2008EF0Clinton Hyde Field Airport
2 mi from Friendly
0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Friendly

417 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Friendly since 2006, on 153 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 19, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202664 mph, measuredReagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, Barcroft
19 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAlexandria
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedBrandywine, Friendly, Clinton
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedTantallon, Brandywine, Clinton
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, estimatedMattawoman, Anacostia
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202674 mph, measuredAndrews AFB Cam, Brandywine Woods, Alexandria
7 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Potomac Yard, Alexandria
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202560 mph, measuredSouth Washington
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202564 mph, estimatedFriendly, Berry, Bolling AFB
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202560 mph, estimatedMt Vernon, Alexandria, Us Capitol
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 Friendly; 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 Friendly.

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