Hail History

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Hail history for Suitland-Silver Hill, MD

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 12, 2007
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles625

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Suitland-Silver Hill on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Suitland-Silver Hill

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Suitland-Silver Hill in the last two years.

Hail days near Suitland-Silver Hill by year

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When hail season peaks near Suitland-Silver Hill

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (8).

JanFebMar4Apr3May10Jun3Jul8AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Suitland-Silver Hill

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (5 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast Media relayed a report of hail measuring 2 inches in diameter in Clinton, MD.

Aug 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Meadows (7 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Andrews Airforce Base.

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Upper Marlboro (9 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported along Rectory Lane.

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (5 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill)

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

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (10 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill)

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 Suitland-Silver Hill

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2021EF1Lincoln Memorial
8 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
5 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0South Washington
8 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
5 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Bolling AFB
6 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
9 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Belle Haven
8 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF0Crestview Manor
10 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill		2.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2013EF0Westphalia
6 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Buena Vista
8 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Friendly Pg Arpk Airport
7 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Westchester Estates
5 mi from Suitland-Silver Hill		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Suitland-Silver Hill

625 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Suitland-Silver Hill since 2006, on 189 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 19, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedKettering, Largo
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202664 mph, measuredReagan National Aiirpor, Reagan National Airport, National Arboretum
31 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAlexandria
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedCollege Park, Friendly, Clinton
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, National Zoo, Catholic Universit
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedTantallon, Clinton, Forestville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenarden
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedAnacostia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202674 mph, measuredAndrews AFB Cam, Brandywine Woods, Alexandria
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSouth Washington, Alexandria, Georgetown
6 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 Suitland-Silver Hill; 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 Suitland-Silver Hill.

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