Hail History

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Hail history for White Oak, MD

Last hail within 10 milesSep 7, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 2, 2016
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles756

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of White Oak on 40 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 White Oak

No hail was reported within 10 miles of White Oak in the last two years.

Hail days near White Oak by year

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When hail season peaks near White Oak

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and August (9).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr4May13Jun6Jul9Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near White Oak

May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (9 mi from White Oak)

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 (3 mi from White Oak)

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 White Oak)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (9 mi from White Oak)

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 (8 mi from White Oak)

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 White Oak

DateRatingWherePath
May 27, 2022EF0Olney
9 mi from White Oak		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
10 mi from White Oak		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
2 mi from White Oak		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Laurel
9 mi from White Oak		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Savage
9 mi from White Oak		3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Scaggsville
10 mi from White Oak		1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
1 mi from White Oak		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF1University Park
5 mi from White Oak		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near White Oak

756 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of White Oak since 2006, on 222 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202663 mph, measuredNational Arboretum, Catholic Universi, The White House
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBethesda
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGeorgetown, College Park, Rockville
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedMontpelier
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, Chevy Chase, American University
19 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedBrookeville, Olney
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenarden, New Carrollton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedCarole Highlands, Georgetown, Somerset
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedLuxmanor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202661 mph, measuredGeorgetown, Rockville
3 wind reports		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 White Oak; 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 White Oak.

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