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Hail history for Ballenger Creek, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ballenger Creek on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 15, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Ballenger Creek
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Middletown, Braddock Hgts 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Ballenger Creek |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ballenger Creek by year
When hail season peaks near Ballenger Creek
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Ballenger Creek
May 15, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Frederick (4 mi from Ballenger Creek)
Jun 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fountain Mills (9 mi from Ballenger Creek)
Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Broad Run (8 mi from Ballenger Creek)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Frederick (5 mi from Ballenger Creek)
Sep 7, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Adamstown (5 mi from Ballenger Creek)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ballenger Creek
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | EF0 | Mt Pleasant 9 mi from Ballenger Creek |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Fountain Mills 9 mi from Ballenger Creek |
| May 30, 2019 | EF0 | Reels Mill 3 mi from Ballenger Creek |
| Jun 20, 2015 | EF0 | Tuscarora 8 mi from Ballenger Creek |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | New London 10 mi from Ballenger Creek |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Urbana 4 mi from Ballenger Creek |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Ijamsville 6 mi from Ballenger Creek |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ballenger Creek
302 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ballenger Creek since 2006, on 137 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 30, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick, Buckeystown 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Park Mills, Green Valley 5 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Arnoldtown, Petersville, Jefferson 12 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Brunswick 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Middletown, Ballenger Creek, Frederick 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Walkersville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Jefferson, Ballenger Creek, Frederick 6 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Arnoldtown, Middletown, Myersville 6 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Frederick, New Market 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 Ballenger Creek; 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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41 hail days
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 Ballenger Creek.
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