Hail History

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Hail history for Fairland, MD

Last hail within 10 milesSep 7, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 21, 2017
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles543

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairland on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 21, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Fairland

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fairland in the last two years.

Hail days near Fairland by year

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When hail season peaks near Fairland

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (8).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr4May10Jun5Jul8Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fairland

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (1 mi from Fairland)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Calverton.

Jun 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Guilford (9 mi from Fairland)

National Weather Service description (English): The report was taken during the NWS Storm Survey of the Scaggsville tornado.

May 22, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland (8 mi from Fairland)

Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (7 mi from Fairland)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Layhill (6 mi from Fairland)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairland

DateRatingWherePath
May 27, 2022EF0Olney
8 mi from Fairland
0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Highland
9 mi from Fairland
5.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
5 mi from Fairland
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Laurel
6 mi from Fairland
1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Savage
6 mi from Fairland
3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Savage
8 mi from Fairland
0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Scaggsville
7 mi from Fairland
1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
4 mi from Fairland
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF1University Park
8 mi from Fairland
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairland

543 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairland since 2006, on 194 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 6, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedCollege Park, Kensington, Glenmont
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedMontpelier
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, Chevy Chase, Catholic Universit
20 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedBrookeville, Olney, Clarksville
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedNew Carrollton
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedCarole Highlands, Kensington Estates, Layhill
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedBrighton
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202560 mph, estimatedRiverdale, Greenbelt
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202564 mph, estimatedNorth Laurel
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202560 mph, estimatedBerwyn Hgts
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

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 Fairland; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Fairland.

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