Hail History

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Hail history for North Potomac, MD

Last hail within 10 milesAug 29, 20241.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 2, 2016
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles502

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Potomac on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near North Potomac

No hail was reported within 10 miles of North Potomac in the last two years.

Hail days near North Potomac by year

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When hail season peaks near North Potomac

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (7).

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Largest hail storms near North Potomac

May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rockville (6 mi from North Potomac)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported by DMAM2, hail stone measured 1.5 inches tall by 3 inches wide.

Aug 29, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Broad Run Farms (8 mi from North Potomac)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.50 inches in diameter was reported on Ridgetop Circle in Sterling. Numerous vehicles had their windshields broken.

May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kenmore (10 mi from North Potomac)

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

May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sunset Hills (9 mi from North Potomac)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Great Falls (5 mi from North Potomac)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Potomac

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2024EF1Quince Orchard
4 mi from North Potomac		15.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 22, 2023EF0Poolesville
8 mi from North Potomac		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF0Dawsonville
5 mi from North Potomac		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Sterling
9 mi from North Potomac		1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 13, 2013EF0Seneca
3 mi from North Potomac		20.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Poolesville
10 mi from North Potomac		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF0Poolesville
10 mi from North Potomac		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Potomac

502 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Potomac since 2006, on 170 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedWolf Trap, Sterling Park, Congressional Man
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBethesda
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedBarnesville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGermantown, Dawsonville, Sterling Park
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedPoolesville, Boyds, Germantown
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedPoolesville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedReston, Herndon, Great Falls
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedMontgomery Village
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202660 mph, estimatedPotomac
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedFox Chapel, Luxmanor
2 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 North Potomac; 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 North Potomac.

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