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Hail history for Layhill, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Layhill on 36 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 Layhill
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Layhill in the last two years.
Hail days near Layhill by year
When hail season peaks near Layhill
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Layhill
May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (6 mi from Layhill)
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 (5 mi from Layhill)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Calverton.May 22, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland (7 mi from Layhill)
Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (7 mi from Layhill)
Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (9 mi from Layhill)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Layhill
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | Olney 5 mi from Layhill |
| May 23, 2019 | EF1 | Highland 10 mi from Layhill |
| Jun 19, 2017 | EF0 | Kemp Mill 5 mi from Layhill |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Scaggsville 10 mi from Layhill |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | White Oak 5 mi from Layhill |
| Apr 20, 2008 | EF1 | University Park 9 mi from Layhill |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Layhill
621 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Layhill since 2006, on 194 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 25, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Congressional Man, Congressional Manor, Gaithersburg 3 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Bethesda 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Rockville, Gaithersburg, Kensington 8 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Chevy Chase, Catholic Universit, Gaithersburg 13 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Olney, Brookeville, Roxbury Mills 8 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Laytonsville 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Potomac 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Carole Highlands, Kensington Estates, Layhill 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Luxmanor, Brighton 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Glen, Rockville 3 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 Layhill; 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 Layhill.
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