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Hail history for McLean, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

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

Hail days since 200637

Days with hail 1 inch or larger28

Tornadoes within 10 miles8

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles971

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McLean on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.

McLean ranks #452 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near McLean

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from McLean	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near McLean by year

When hail season peaks near McLean

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (9).

Largest hail storms near McLean

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

National Weather Service description (English): Reported by DMAM2, hail stone measured 1.5 inches tall by 3 inches wide.

May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (4 mi from McLean)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail estimated to be about two inches in diameter fell about three miles north of Vienna.

Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (10 mi from McLean)

May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sunset Hills (9 mi from McLean)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (4 mi from McLean)

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 McLean

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 31, 2022	EF0	Tysons Corner 3 mi from McLean	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 4 mi from McLean	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 7 mi from McLean	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 10 mi from McLean	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2018	EF0	Edsall Park 8 mi from McLean	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 8 mi from McLean	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 9 mi from McLean	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Sunset Hills 9 mi from McLean	1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near McLean

971 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McLean since 2006, on 232 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	69 mph, measured	Tysons Corner, Reagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport 40 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Bethesda, Alexandria 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	McLean, Georgetown, Rockville 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage reported	Chevy Chase, American University, National Zoo 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	The I66 And I495, Lake Barcroft, Langley 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	damage reported	Reston, Great Falls 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Potomac 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Monticello Woods, Georgetown, Somerset 8 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Luxmanor 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	68 mph, measured	South Washington, Potomac Yard, Glen 10 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 McLean; 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 McLean.

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