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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 20902

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 20902 from March 21, 1976 through September 7, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 20902 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 20902 · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 7, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 20902

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2021
5:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Glenmont, MD
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2020
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Glenmont, MD
1.50″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of ping pong balls was reported near Wheaton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 ENE Homewood, MD
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2010
6:15 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Glenmont.
NWS Hail Report Location: .35 SE Wheaton Hills, MD
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2000
3:27 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wheaton, MD
1.50″ hail
Jun 7, 1980
3:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MD
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 20902

32 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Montgomery County EM reports trees and power lines down at 2610th block of Newton Street in Silver Spring.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glenmont, MD
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Montgomery County EM relayed report of numerous trees down in the Forest Glen area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Silver Spring, MD
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blew down on southbound MD-185 Connecticut Avenue at Veirs Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Glenmont, MD
UNK mph
May 27, 2022
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN ONTO WIRES... WIRES DOWN... BLOCKING SOME LANES NEAR FOREST GLEN RD AND DAMERON DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Four Corners, MD
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2021
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON THE 2000 BLOCK OF CLARK PLACE
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Silver Spring, MD
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2021
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINE WIRES DOWN ON TREE... CAUSING A FIRE
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Glenmont, MD
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2021
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MD-586 VEIRS MILL ROAD AND NEWPORT MILL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Glenmont, MD
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN ON FOREST GLEN ROAD NEAR HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Four Corners, MD
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2021
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND POWER LINES BLEW DOWN IN THE BETHESDA AND SILVER SPRING AREA. POWER LINES BLEW DOWN IN THE 1900 BLOCK OF AUGUST DRIVE. A TREE BLEW DOWN ON SOUTHBOUND I-270 WASHINGTON NATIONAL PIKE BEFORE MD-355 ROCKVILLE PIKE. A TREE BLEW DOWN ON SOUTHBOUND I-270 WASHINGTON NATIONAL PIKE PAST EXIT 1/MD-187 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD. A TREE BLEW DOWN ON WESTBOUND I-495 CAPITAL BELTWAY OUTER LOOP AT EXIT 36/MD-187 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Silver Spring, MD
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2021
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINE WIRES DOWN ON THE 1900 BLOCK OF AUGUSTA DRIVE
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Silver Spring, MD
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2021
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE... TELEPHONE POLE AND WIRES DOWN NEAR THE 12000 BLOCK OF BLUHILL ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Glenmont, MD
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2021
9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE BLEW DOWN ONTO WIRES SNAPPING A TELEPHONE POLE IN THE 12000 BLOCK OF BLUHILL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Glenmont, MD
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2021
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF UNIVERSITY BLVD WEST AND REEDIE DRIVE
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Glenmont, MD
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2021
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLEW DOWN ONTO A HOUSE IN THE 11700 BLOCK OF FULLHAM STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Glenmont, MD
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2021
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON FULHAM STREET OFF OF KERSEY ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Glenmont, MD
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 20902

1 reports
F1 category
Oct 18, 1990
2:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 20902
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MD
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 20902 area census snapshot

People & households
Population53,170
Households17,982
Housing units18,759
Income
Median household income$111,408
$100k+ households45.4%
$150k+ households22.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,289
Attached single-family2,487
Small multifamily1,103
Large multifamily4,867
Mobile homes13
Housing mix
Single-family share54.9%
Attached-home share13.3%
Multifamily share31.8%
Mobile-home share0.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,637
Renter-occupied6,345
Vacant units777
Home value & age
Median home value$531,200
Owner homes $300k+88.0%
Owner homes $500k+55.8%
Owner homes $750k+9.1%
Median year built1963
Older-home share71.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars15,709
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 20902 have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 32 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 20902, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 7, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 20902?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 20902 is 1.50″. It was reported near .84 ENE Homewood, MD on August 18, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 20902 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 20902 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 20902 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 20902 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 20902 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 20902 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 20902 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 20902, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 20902, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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