Hail history for Germantown, Maryland
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Germantown since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Germantown
- Last hail
- Aug 29, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 10, 2001
14 reports on 13 days since 1975 · #12 of 33 Maryland places
Hail map · Germantown
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Germantown
The latest hail report in and around Germantown is from August 29, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 29, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Germantown logged 4 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 43% less than the median Maryland town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #12 of 33 Maryland cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Germantown accounts for 7% of the 191 reports filed in Montgomery County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Maryland town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 10, 2001 near Germantown.
The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (29% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Germantown 0.2
- Montgomery County 5.3
- Median Maryland town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Germantown 3
- Montgomery County 44
- Median Maryland town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Germantown 0%
- Montgomery County 4%
- Median Maryland town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Germantown | Montgomery | $5K | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Montgomery | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.59 SSW Germantown | Montgomery | — | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.45 NE Boyds | Montgomery | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Germantown | Montgomery | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 43%
- 1–2 in 8 57%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.59 SSW Germantown | Montgomery | — | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.45 NE Boyds | Montgomery | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 WNW Quince Orchard | Montgomery | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Germantown | Montgomery | — | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Germantown | Montgomery | — | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Germantown | Montgomery | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Germantown | Montgomery | — | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Germantown | Montgomery | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Germantown | Montgomery | $5K | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Germantown | Montgomery | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Germantown | Montgomery | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Germantown | Montgomery | — | 15:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Germantown
- Gaithersburg 7 km · 14
- Damascus 12 km · 22
- Rockville 14 km · 15
- Aspen Hill 18 km · 13
- Bethesda 24 km · 10
- Silver Spring 28 km · 12
- Frederick 32 km · 19
- Columbia 35 km · 16
Questions about hail in Germantown
How often does it hail in Germantown, Maryland?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Germantown since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 33 Maryland places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Germantown?
Most reports come in July, April, May. July alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Germantown?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 10, 2001 near Germantown. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Germantown?
The most recent report in this data is from August 29, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Germantown had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 29, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.