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Hail history for Bethesda, MD

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 200639

Days with hail 1 inch or larger30

Tornadoes within 10 miles9

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles981

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bethesda on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Bethesda ranks #421 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Bethesda

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Baileys Xrds 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Bethesda	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 Bethesda by year

When hail season peaks near Bethesda

Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (8).

Largest hail storms near Bethesda

May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (7 mi from Bethesda)

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 (9 mi from Bethesda)

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

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (10 mi from Bethesda)

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

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (8 mi from Bethesda)

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 (5 mi from Bethesda)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bethesda

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 31, 2022	EF0	Tysons Corner 8 mi from Bethesda	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Barcroft 6 mi from Bethesda	2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF1	Lincoln Memorial 6 mi from Bethesda	1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021	EF0	Us Capitol 8 mi from Bethesda	1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017	EF0	Kemp Mill 5 mi from Bethesda	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	South Washington 9 mi from Bethesda	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017	EF0	Bolling AFB 9 mi from Bethesda	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008	EF0	White Oak 7 mi from Bethesda	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008	EF1	University Park 6 mi from Bethesda	0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bethesda

981 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bethesda since 2006, on 228 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 33 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 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	58 mph, measured	Riverdale, Chevy Chase, American University 9 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)
Jun 12, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Potomac 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Carole Highlands, Georgetown, Somerset 9 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, Glen, Georgetown 9 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 2025	60 mph, measured	South Washington 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 Bethesda; 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 Bethesda.

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