Hail History

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Hail history for Four Corners, 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 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger30
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles836

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Four Corners 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.

Recent hail near Four Corners

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Four Corners in the last two years.

Hail days near Four Corners by year

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When hail season peaks near Four Corners

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and August (8).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr3May13Jun6Jul8Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Four Corners

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

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 (4 mi from Four Corners)

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

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (9 mi from Four Corners)

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 (2 mi from Four Corners)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (7 mi from Four Corners)

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 Four Corners

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
9 mi from Four Corners
1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
8 mi from Four Corners
1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
1 mi from Four Corners
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
1 mi from Four Corners
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF1University Park
4 mi from Four Corners
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Four Corners

836 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Four Corners since 2006, on 220 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202663 mph, measuredNational Arboretum, Catholic Universi, Rivercrest
19 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
17 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedLangley
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedBrookeville, Olney
2 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
9 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedLuxmanor
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 Four Corners; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Four Corners.

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