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Hail history for Olney, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Olney on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and July.
Olney ranks #509 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Olney
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Olney in the last two years.
Hail days near Olney by year
When hail season peaks near Olney
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Olney
May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (8 mi from Olney)
National Weather Service description (English): Reported by DMAM2, hail stone measured 1.5 inches tall by 3 inches wide.Jul 4, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Laytonsville (9 mi from Olney)
National Weather Service description (English): NWS Storm Survey revealed hen-egg size hail occurred between Laytonsville and Damascus.Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (9 mi from Olney)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Calverton.May 22, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Unity (6 mi from Olney)
Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rockville (7 mi from Olney)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported near Rockville.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Olney
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | Olney 0 mi from Olney |
| May 30, 2019 | EF1 | Knollwood 8 mi from Olney |
| May 23, 2019 | EF1 | Highland 8 mi from Olney |
| Jun 19, 2017 | EF0 | Kemp Mill 9 mi from Olney |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Cedar Grove 9 mi from Olney |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | White Oak 9 mi from Olney |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Olney
427 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Olney since 2006, on 157 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 25, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Gaithersburg 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Laytonsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Rockville, Gaithersburg, Kensington 7 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Gaithersburg, Olney, Rockville 8 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Olney, Laytonsville, Brookeville 9 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Montgomery Village, Laytonsville, Roxbury Mills 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Kensington Estates, Layhill 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Fox Chapel, Luxmanor, Brighton 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Glen, Rockville 3 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Florence, Middlebrook, Davis Airport 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 Olney; 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 Olney.
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