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Hail history for Kemp Mill, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kemp Mill on 38 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 Kemp Mill
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kemp Mill in the last two years.
Hail days near Kemp Mill by year
When hail season peaks near Kemp Mill
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Kemp Mill
May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (8 mi from Kemp Mill)
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 (4 mi from Kemp Mill)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Calverton.Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (4 mi from Kemp Mill)
Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (8 mi from Kemp Mill)
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.Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (7 mi from Kemp Mill)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington DC.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kemp Mill
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | Olney 9 mi from Kemp Mill |
| Jul 1, 2021 | EF0 | Us Capitol 10 mi from Kemp Mill |
| Jun 19, 2017 | EF0 | Kemp Mill 1 mi from Kemp Mill |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | White Oak 1 mi from Kemp Mill |
| Apr 20, 2008 | EF1 | University Park 6 mi from Kemp Mill |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kemp Mill
790 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kemp Mill since 2006, on 221 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | National Arboretum, Catholic Universi, Rivercrest 11 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Bethesda 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Georgetown, College Park, Rockville 9 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Montpelier 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Riverdale, Chevy Chase, American University 18 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Brookeville, Olney 3 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Potomac 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Carole Highlands, Georgetown, Somerset 7 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Luxmanor 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Glen, Georgetown, Dalecarlia Reservoir 6 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 Kemp Mill; 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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41 hail days - Baltimore
41 hail days
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 Kemp Mill.
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