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Hail history for Silver Spring, MD

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20241 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 2, 2016

Hail days since 200639

Days with hail 1 inch or larger29

Tornadoes within 10 miles7

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles943

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Silver Spring on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Silver Spring ranks #421 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Silver Spring

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

Hail days near Silver Spring by year

When hail season peaks near Silver Spring

Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and August (8).

Largest hail storms near Silver Spring

May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (9 mi from Silver Spring)

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 (6 mi from Silver Spring)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Calverton.

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (7 mi from Silver Spring)

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

Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (1 mi from Silver Spring)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (5 mi from Silver Spring)

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.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Silver Spring

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 8 mi from Silver Spring	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 7 mi from Silver Spring	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 6 mi from Silver Spring	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017	EF0	Kemp Mill 3 mi from Silver Spring	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 9 mi from Silver Spring	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008	EF0	White Oak 3 mi from Silver Spring	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008	EF1	University Park 3 mi from Silver Spring	0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Silver Spring

943 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Silver Spring since 2006, on 230 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	64 mph, measured	Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum 26 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Bethesda 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	McLean, Georgetown, College Park 9 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	58 mph, measured	Riverdale, Chevy Chase, American University 13 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	Langley 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage reported	Glenarden 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Anacostia 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Potomac 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Carole Highlands, Georgetown, Somerset 10 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Luxmanor 1 wind report	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 Silver Spring; 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 Silver Spring.

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