Hail History

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Hail history for Beltsville, MD

Last hail within 10 milesSep 7, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 1, 2021
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles554

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Beltsville on 33 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 Beltsville

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

Hail days near Beltsville by year

306207408309210311212131411531621711831922012122123242526

When hail season peaks near Beltsville

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (8).

JanFebMar4Apr3May10Jun6Jul8Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Beltsville

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (3 mi from Beltsville)

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

Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (6 mi from Beltsville)

Jul 1, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collington (9 mi from Beltsville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported northwest of Bowie.

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Layhill (9 mi from Beltsville)

May 2, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ashton (9 mi from Beltsville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Beltsville

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 5, 2022EF1Collington
10 mi from Beltsville
0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
6 mi from Beltsville
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Laurel
6 mi from Beltsville
1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Savage
6 mi from Beltsville
3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Savage
8 mi from Beltsville
0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Buena Vista
7 mi from Beltsville
0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Scaggsville
8 mi from Beltsville
1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Ft
8 mi from Beltsville
0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Airport
10 mi from Beltsville
6.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
5 mi from Beltsville
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF1University Park
6 mi from Beltsville
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Beltsville

554 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Beltsville since 2006, on 191 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202662 mph, measuredCatholic Universi, Cheverly, Glenarden
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedCollege Park, Glenn Dale, Bowie
7 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
19 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenarden, New Carrollton, Fort Meade
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedCarole Highlands, Bladensburg, Kensington Estates
4 wind reports
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
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedColesville, Kemp Mill
2 wind reports
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 Beltsville; 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 Beltsville.

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