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Hail history for Wheaton, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wheaton 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.
Wheaton ranks #439 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Wheaton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wheaton in the last two years.
Hail days near Wheaton by year
When hail season peaks near Wheaton
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Wheaton
May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (6 mi from Wheaton)
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 Wheaton)
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 Wheaton)
Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (7 mi from Wheaton)
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 Wheaton)
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 Wheaton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | Olney 8 mi from Wheaton |
| Jun 19, 2017 | EF0 | Kemp Mill 2 mi from Wheaton |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | White Oak 3 mi from Wheaton |
| Apr 20, 2008 | EF1 | University Park 7 mi from Wheaton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wheaton
806 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wheaton since 2006, on 221 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Catholic Universi, Rivercrest, Rosslyn 10 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Bethesda 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Georgetown, College Park, Rockville 8 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Riverdale, Chevy Chase, American University 13 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Langley 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Olney, Brookeville 4 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Potomac 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Carole Highlands, Georgetown, Somerset 6 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Luxmanor 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Glen, Georgetown, Dalecarlia Reservoir 7 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 Wheaton; 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 Wheaton.
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