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Hail history for Potomac Park, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Potomac Park on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 1, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near Potomac Park
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | North Branch, Midland, Spring Gap 6 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Potomac Park |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Potomac Park by year
When hail season peaks near Potomac Park
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Potomac Park
May 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Midlothian (8 mi from Potomac Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Midlothian.May 1, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Branch (5 mi from Potomac Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported just southeast of North Branch.May 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Short Gap (3 mi from Potomac Park)
Jul 16, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Oldtown (9 mi from Potomac Park)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · North Branch (5 mi from Potomac Park)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Potomac Park
167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Potomac Park since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Aug 4, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | La Vale, Cumberland 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Ridgeley, Cumberland, North Branch 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Potomac Park, Short Gap 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Corriganville, Cumberland, Ellerslie 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Ocean, Cumberland 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Cumberland, Triple Lakes, Maryland Jct 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Eckhart Jct, Locust Grove, Cumberland 4 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cumberland 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cumberland 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Wiley Ford, Wiley, Wolfe Mill 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 Potomac Park; 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 Potomac Park.
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