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Hail history for Walkersville, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Walkersville on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 15, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Walkersville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Braddock Hgts 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Walkersville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Walkersville by year
When hail season peaks near Walkersville
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Walkersville
May 15, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Frederick (6 mi from Walkersville)
Aug 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thurmont (10 mi from Walkersville)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail (1.75 in diameter) was reported near Thurmont Elementary School.Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Frederick (6 mi from Walkersville)
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Walkersville (1 mi from Walkersville)
Jun 13, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Johnsville (7 mi from Walkersville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Walkersville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | EF0 | Mt Pleasant 4 mi from Walkersville |
| May 30, 2019 | EF0 | Reels Mill 7 mi from Walkersville |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | New London 7 mi from Walkersville |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | New London 8 mi from Walkersville |
| Aug 12, 2010 | EF0 | Unionville 10 mi from Walkersville |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Urbana 9 mi from Walkersville |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Ijamsville 9 mi from Walkersville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Walkersville
229 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Walkersville since 2006, on 126 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 30, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Ballenger Creek, Frederick, Woodsboro 3 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Middleburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Walkersville, Thurmont, Woodsboro 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick, Utica 4 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Unionville 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Frederick, New Market 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Frederick, Ijamsville 2 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 Walkersville; 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 Walkersville.
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