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Hail history for Fairwood, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairwood on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Fairwood
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Odenton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fairwood |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fairwood by year
When hail season peaks near Fairwood
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Fairwood
Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Upper Marlboro (10 mi from Fairwood)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported along Rectory Lane.Jul 1, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collington (3 mi from Fairwood)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported northwest of Bowie.Jun 27, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Millersville (8 mi from Fairwood)
May 14, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Odenton (8 mi from Fairwood)
Apr 21, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wells Corner (9 mi from Fairwood)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairwood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | EF0 | Odenton 8 mi from Fairwood |
| Jul 5, 2022 | EF1 | Collington 2 mi from Fairwood |
| Apr 19, 2013 | EF0 | Westphalia 8 mi from Fairwood |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Buena Vista 4 mi from Fairwood |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Tipton Aaf Ft 6 mi from Fairwood |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Tipton Aaf Airport 10 mi from Fairwood |
| Apr 5, 2011 | EF0 | Collington 3 mi from Fairwood |
| Apr 5, 2011 | EF0 | Conaways 4 mi from Fairwood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairwood
364 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairwood since 2006, on 154 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 19, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Kettering, Largo 2 wind reports |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Coral Hills, Cheverly, Forestville 7 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | College Park, Glenn Dale, Bowie 4 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Montpelier 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Riverdale, New Carrollton, Bowie 17 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Forestville, Upper Marlboro 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Odenton 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glenarden, New Carrollton, Fort Meade 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Conaways 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Carole Highlands, Bladensburg, Conaways 3 wind reports |
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 Fairwood; 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 Fairwood.
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