Hail History

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Hail history for Berwyn Heights, MD

Last hail within 10 milesSep 7, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 1, 2021
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles679

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Berwyn Heights on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Berwyn Heights

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Berwyn Heights in the last two years.

Hail days near Berwyn Heights by year

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When hail season peaks near Berwyn Heights

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (8).

JanFebMar5Apr1May11Jun5Jul8Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Berwyn Heights

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (5 mi from Berwyn Heights)

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 Berwyn Heights)

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 Berwyn Heights)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (9 mi from Berwyn Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported.

Aug 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenleytown (9 mi from Berwyn Heights)

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 Berwyn Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 5, 2022EF1Collington
9 mi from Berwyn Heights
0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
8 mi from Berwyn Heights
1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
6 mi from Berwyn Heights
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Laurel
8 mi from Berwyn Heights
1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Savage
9 mi from Berwyn Heights
3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Buena Vista
5 mi from Berwyn Heights
0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Ft
9 mi from Berwyn Heights
0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
5 mi from Berwyn Heights
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF1University Park
5 mi from Berwyn Heights
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Berwyn Heights

679 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Berwyn Heights since 2006, on 211 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedLargo
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202663 mph, measuredNational Arboretum, Catholic Universi, The White House
19 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedCollege Park, Glenn Dale, Bowie
7 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
22 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedForestville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenarden, New Carrollton
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedAnacostia
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedCarole Highlands, Georgetown, Us Capitol
8 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedGeorgetown, Ritchie
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 Berwyn Heights; 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 Berwyn Heights.

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