Hail history for Silver Spring, Maryland
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Silver Spring since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Silver Spring
- Last hail
- Apr 21, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 21, 2017
12 reports on 8 days since 1968 · #17 of 33 Maryland places
Hail map · Silver Spring
- 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 Silver Spring
The latest hail report in and around Silver Spring is from April 21, 2017, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Silver Spring logged 7 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Maryland town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #17 of 33 Maryland cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Silver Spring accounts for 6% 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 April 21, 2017 near 1.34 NNW Takoma Park.
The busiest year was 2017, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Silver Spring 0.3
- Montgomery County 5.3
- Median Maryland town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Silver Spring 3
- Montgomery County 44
- Median Maryland town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Silver Spring 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.34 NNW Takoma Park | Montgomery | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 1968 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Montgomery | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.46 NNW Takoma Park | Montgomery | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Georgetown Jct | Montgomery | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 NNW Takoma Park | Montgomery | 15:55 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 50%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 NNW Takoma Park | Montgomery | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.34 NNW Takoma Park | Montgomery | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.46 NNW Takoma Park | Montgomery | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.91 SW Northwest Park | Montgomery | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Georgetown Jct | Montgomery | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Silver Spg | Montgomery | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Silver Spg | Montgomery | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Silver Spg | Montgomery | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Silver Spg | Montgomery | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Silver Spg | Montgomery | 10:25 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | Southeast Portion | Montgomery | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 1968 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Montgomery | 14:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Silver Spring
- Bethesda 9 km · 10
- Aspen Hill 11 km · 13
- Rockville 15 km · 15
- Gaithersburg 22 km · 14
- Columbia 26 km · 16
- Germantown 28 km · 14
- Severn 32 km · 12
- Damascus 34 km · 22
Questions about hail in Silver Spring
How often does it hail in Silver Spring, Maryland?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Silver Spring since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #17 of 33 Maryland places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Silver Spring?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Silver Spring?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 21, 2017 near 1.34 NNW Takoma Park. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Silver Spring?
The most recent report in this data is from April 21, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Silver Spring had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Silver Spring since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 21, 2017.
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.