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Hail history for Rockville, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rockville on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Rockville ranks #467 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Rockville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Rockville in the last two years.
Hail days near Rockville by year
When hail season peaks near Rockville
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Rockville
May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (1 mi from Rockville)
National Weather Service description (English): Reported by DMAM2, hail stone measured 1.5 inches tall by 3 inches wide.Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethesda (9 mi from Rockville)
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.Aug 18, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Homewood (7 mi from Rockville)
Apr 21, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Friendship Hgts (7 mi from Rockville)
Aug 29, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Germantown (9 mi from Rockville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF1 | Quince Orchard 8 mi from Rockville |
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | Olney 7 mi from Rockville |
| Jun 19, 2017 | EF0 | Kemp Mill 8 mi from Rockville |
| Jun 13, 2013 | EF0 | Seneca 9 mi from Rockville |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | White Oak 9 mi from Rockville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rockville
648 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rockville since 2006, on 199 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 25, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Congressional Man, Congressional Manor, Gaithersburg 3 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Bethesda 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Germantown, Rockville, Gaithersburg 8 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Chevy Chase, Germantown, Great Falls 8 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Langley 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Olney, Brookeville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Montgomery Village 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Potomac 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Somerset, Kensington Estates, Layhill 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Fox Chapel, Luxmanor, Brighton 3 wind reports |
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 Rockville; 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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41 hail days
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 Rockville.
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