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Hail history for La Vale, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of La Vale on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 1, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near La Vale
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | North Branch, Midland, Spring Gap 6 hail reports · closest 2 mi from La Vale |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar La Vale meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan La Vale
Of 16 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (4).
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May 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Midlothian (8 mi from La Vale)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Midlothian.May 1, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Branch (7 mi from La Vale)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported just southeast of North Branch.May 26, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Short Gap (6 mi from La Vale)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · North Branch (7 mi from La Vale)
May 27, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Eckhart Mines (5 mi from La Vale)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near La Vale
159 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of La Vale since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Aug 4, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage a reported | La Vale, Cumberland 3 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage a reported | Lake Gordon 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Ridgeley, Cumberland, North Branch 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Potomac Park, Short Gap 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Corriganville, Cumberland, Ellerslie 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Ocean, Cumberland 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Pleasant Union, Cumberland, Triple Lakes 4 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Eckhart Jct, Locust Grove, Cumberland 4 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Cumberland 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Cumberland 1 wind report |
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 La Vale; 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 La Vale.
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