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Hail history for Poolesville, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Poolesville on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 29, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Poolesville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Poolesville in the last two years.
Hail days near Poolesville by year
When hail season peaks near Poolesville
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Poolesville
Aug 29, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (8 mi from Poolesville)
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.Jun 1, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Broad Run Farms (7 mi from Poolesville)
Jun 2, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Leesburg (6 mi from Poolesville)
Apr 24, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Whites Ferry (4 mi from Poolesville)
Jul 28, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Broad Run Farms (7 mi from Poolesville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Poolesville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF0 | Waterford 8 mi from Poolesville |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF1 | Poolesville 4 mi from Poolesville |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF1 | Quince Orchard 7 mi from Poolesville |
| Apr 22, 2023 | EF0 | Poolesville 1 mi from Poolesville |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF0 | Woodburn 10 mi from Poolesville |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Whites Ferry 4 mi from Poolesville |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF0 | Dawsonville 4 mi from Poolesville |
| Jun 20, 2015 | EF0 | Tuscarora 8 mi from Poolesville |
| Jun 13, 2013 | EF0 | Seneca 7 mi from Poolesville |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Poolesville 4 mi from Poolesville |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF0 | Poolesville 0 mi from Poolesville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Poolesville
323 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Poolesville since 2006, on 129 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Feb 24, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Barnesville, Park Mills 4 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Germantown, Dawsonville, Sterling Park 4 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Belmont 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Poolesville, Boyds, Germantown 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Leesburg, Poolesville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Dickerson, Barnesville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Leesburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lucketts, Poolesville, Barnesville 3 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lucketts 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Poolesville, Waterford, Dickerson 5 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 Poolesville; 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 Poolesville.
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