ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for this region: Champaign, IL

NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER REPORTS + U.S. CENSUS DATA

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bethesda, MD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bethesda, MD from April 1, 1993 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 20814 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code

Hail Reports

Wind Reports

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

1.00″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage Bethesda, MD · 1993–present Updated Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bethesda, MD

6 reports

Free hail report for your home →

1.00″ hail

Jun 25, 2020
10:38 PM UTC

Hail report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN BETHESDA.

NWS Hail Report Location: Bethesda, MD

1.00″ hail

May 14, 2010
5:33 PM EST-5

Hail report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported at the intersection of Bethesda and Arlington Avenues.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NW Friendship Hgts, MD

1.00″ hail

Apr 21, 2009
5:16 PM EST-5

Hail report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near Carderock Springs.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.07 E Carderock Spgs, MD

1.00″ hail

Jul 6, 2003
5:15 PM EST

Hail report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell.

NWS Hail Report Location: Bethesda, MD

0.88″ hail

Aug 16, 1996
2:55 PM EST

Hail report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Bethesda, MD

1.00″ hail

Apr 1, 1993
5:55 PM EST

Hail report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Bethesda, MD

Showing 6 of 6

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 Bethesda, MD

30 reports

Free hail report + wind check →

UNK mph

Sep 2, 2026
5:37 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down on westbound MD-188 Wilson Ln prior to Springer Rd

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Bethesda, MD

UNK mph

Sep 2, 2026
5:37 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down on MD-190 River Rd at MD-188 Wilson Ln

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Bethesda, MD

UNK mph

Jul 1, 2025
7:08 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree damage was reported in Bethesda... including a tree that brought down wires and damaged a pole in the 9900 block of De Paul Drive.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Bethesda, MD

UNK mph

Jul 1, 2025
6:59 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees and large branches blew down on southbound I-495 Capital Beltway Outer Loop at Exit 39/MD-190 River Road.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Congressional Man, MD

UNK mph

May 31, 2025
6:37 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees blew down on westbound MD-190 River Road blocking all lanes between Wilson Lane and Nevis Road/Beech Tree Road.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Bethesda, MD

UNK mph

May 16, 2025
9:29 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: 1 foot diameter tree down.

NWS Wind Report Location: Bethesda, MD

UNK mph

Jul 15, 2024
9:43 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees down in Bethesda.

NWS Wind Report Location: Bethesda, MD

UNK mph

Jul 28, 2023
10:50 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and wires and some utility poles were blown down in the Bethesda/Chevy Chase area.

NWS Wind Report Location: Bethesda, MD

UNK mph

Jul 14, 2023
10:06 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down onto transformer near the 6700 block of Democracy Blvd.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Bethesda, MD

UNK mph

Aug 11, 2021
8:46 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: POWERLINE WIRES DOWN ON THE 5500 BLOCK OF JOHNSON AVENUE

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Bethesda, MD

UNK mph

Jul 22, 2020
7:53 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN ON THE 6200 BLOCK OF ROCKURST ROAD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Bethesda, MD

UNK mph

Jul 22, 2020
7:40 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON THE RAMP FROM I-495 TO OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Bethesda, MD

UNK mph

Jun 25, 2020
10:36 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES UPROOTED... WITH ROADS CLOSED AND DAMAGE TO SEVERAL HOMES IN THE BETHESDA BATTERY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Bethesda, MD

UNK mph

Aug 6, 2019
11:50 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES AND SEVERAL LARGE LIMBS DOWN ALONG I-495 CAPITAL BELTWAY OUTER LOOP NEAR I-270 WESTERN SPUR (ON THE SHOULDER).

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Congressional Man, MD

UNK mph

Aug 6, 2019
11:48 PM UTC

Wind report for Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES REPORTED DOWN THROUGHOUT BETHESDA

NWS Wind Report Location: Bethesda, MD

Showing 15 of 30

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 Bethesda, MD

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

Showing 0 of 0

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.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near Bethesda, MD on the Interactive Map

Report type

Hail

Wind

Tornado

Get a free hail report for your address

Address-level hail history. 100% free. No phone or email required.

Look up your address →

Browse ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Bethesda

20814 43

Bethesda, MD Hail, wind & tornado reports

20816 51

Bethesda, MD Hail, wind & tornado reports

20817 62

Bethesda, MD Hail, wind & tornado reports

20892 1

Bethesda, MD Hail, wind & tornado reports

20815 40

Chevy Chase, MD Hail, wind & tornado reports

20818 15

Cabin John, MD Hail, wind & tornado reports

20895 28

South Kensington, MD Hail, wind & tornado reports

NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Bethesda, MD area census snapshot

People & households

Population67,403

Households27,322

Housing units29,552

Income

Median household income$191,348

$100k+ households32.6%

$150k+ households18.9%

Housing stock

Single-family detached15,901

Attached single-family1,259

Small multifamily921

Large multifamily11,363

Mobile homes108

Housing mix

Single-family share53.8%

Attached-home share4.3%

Multifamily share41.6%

Mobile-home share0.4%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied17,774

Renter-occupied9,548

Vacant units2,230

Home value & age

Median home value$1,129,700

Owner homes $300k+93.2%

Owner homes $500k+86.1%

Owner homes $750k+78.1%

Median year built1970

Older-home share61.2%

Vehicle context

Households with cars24,804

Free hail maps

This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Bethesda have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 48 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Bethesda, MD, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bethesda?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bethesda, MD is 1.00″. It was reported near Bethesda, MD on June 25, 2020.

A storm report showed up near my home in Bethesda — 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 Bethesda and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Bethesda — 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 Bethesda address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Bethesda — 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 Bethesda address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Bethesda — 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 across Bethesda, MD, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Bethesda, 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.

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bethesda, MD

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bethesda, MD

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Bethesda, MD

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Bethesda, MD

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near Bethesda, MD on the Interactive Map

Get a free hail report for your address

Browse ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Bethesda

NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

Bethesda, MD area census snapshot

Frequently asked questions

Check Your Address in Seconds