Hail History

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Hail history for Indian Head, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJun 14, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMay 2, 2016
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles266

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Indian Head on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Indian Head

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 14, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Pisgah
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Indian Head		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 Indian Head by year

1061071083093101111121131141521611711821912021221232425126

When hail season peaks near Indian Head

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (4).

Jan1Feb1Mar2Apr4May9Jun3Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Indian Head

May 2, 2016 · 2.25 in · Occoquan (7 mi from Indian Head)

Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Conchie (7 mi from Indian Head)

Jun 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Accokeek (7 mi from Indian Head)

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

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Brown Field (9 mi from Indian Head)

Apr 27, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dumfries (10 mi from Indian Head)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Indian Head

266 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Indian Head since 2006, on 138 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 26, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedWoodbridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedPotomac Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedIronsides, Dale City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202661 mph, measuredQuantico Marine Corp, Nanjemoy, Potomac Heights
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202660 mph, estimatedIronsides
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202670 mph, estimatedPort Tobacco, Woodbridge, Mc Conchie
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202664 mph, estimatedPomfret
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202662 mph, measuredMcAs Quantico, Pisgah
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202560 mph, estimatedDale City, Dumfries, Berry
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202560 mph, estimatedFeatherstone, Mt Vernon, Pomfret
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 Indian Head; 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 Indian Head.

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