Hail History

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Hail history for Columbia, MD

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 3, 20251.50 in (ping pong ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 14, 2021
Ane haili ijiin 200623
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon20
Tornado ijiin 10 mile11
Wind reports within 10 miles360

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Columbia on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 14, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Columbia ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Columbia

DateSize hailWhereSource
May 3, 20251.50 in
ping pong ball		Glenwood
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Columbia		NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Columbia meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Columbia

Of 23 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (5).

JanFeb1Mar3Apr7May5Jun3Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Columbia

Jun 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Guilford (4 mi from Columbia)

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 (9 mi from Columbia)

May 12, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oella (5 mi from Columbia)

May 26, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waterloo (4 mi from Columbia)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported in Elkridge.

Jun 14, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jonestown (2 mi from Columbia)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Columbia.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Columbia

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 11, 2026EF0Henryton
9 mi from Columbia		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF0Jonestown
2 mi from Columbia		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Relay
7 mi from Columbia		2.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Lansdowne
10 mi from Columbia		0.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF0Guilford
4 mi from Columbia		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Highland
6 mi from Columbia		5.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Laurel
10 mi from Columbia		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Savage
9 mi from Columbia		3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Savage
8 mi from Columbia		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Scaggsville
7 mi from Columbia		1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 31, 2009EF1Alpha
8 mi from Columbia		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Columbia

360 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Columbia since 2006, on 128 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Sep 8, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage a reportedColumbia, Elkridge, Arbutus
20 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage a reportedDayton, Highland, Ednor
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202661 mph, a measuredBWI Marshall Airport, Elkridge, Woodstock
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage a reportedClarksville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202658 mph, a measuredBWI Marshall Airport, Baltmore-Washingto, Severn
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 20, 202660 mph, a estimatIlchester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, a estimatHalethorpe, Catonsville Manor
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202675 mph, a estimatAlpha, Woodstock, Lochearn
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202564 mph, a estimatNorth Laurel, Clarksville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202560 mph, a estimatWoodstock
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 Columbia; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Columbia.

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