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Hail history for West Laurel, MD

Haili ijiin 10 mileJun 18, 20251.25 in (50-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 14, 2021

Ane haili ijiin 200636

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon29

Tornado ijiin 10 mile11

Wind reports within 10 miles438

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Laurel on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 14, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near West Laurel

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jun 18, 2025	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Pioneer City 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from West Laurel	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar West Laurel meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan West Laurel

Of 36 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (9).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan West Laurel

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (4 mi from West Laurel)

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

Jun 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Guilford (6 mi from West Laurel)

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 (7 mi from West Laurel)

Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (10 mi from West Laurel)

May 26, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waterloo (8 mi from West Laurel)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Laurel

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 5, 2024	EF0	Jonestown 9 mi from West Laurel	0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021	EF0	Guilford 7 mi from West Laurel	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 23, 2019	EF1	Highland 8 mi from West Laurel	5.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017	EF0	Kemp Mill 8 mi from West Laurel	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015	EF0	Laurel 3 mi from West Laurel	1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015	EF0	Savage 3 mi from West Laurel	3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014	EF0	Savage 4 mi from West Laurel	0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Scaggsville 4 mi from West Laurel	1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Tipton Aaf Ft 9 mi from West Laurel	0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Tipton Aaf Airport 8 mi from West Laurel	6.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008	EF0	White Oak 7 mi from West Laurel	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Laurel

438 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Laurel since 2006, on 160 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Sep 28, 2006.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 10, 2026	damage a reported	College Park, Glenmont, Columbia 14 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage a reported	Montpelier 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	58 mph, a measured	Riverdale, New Carrollton, Brookeville 17 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	damage a reported	Brookeville, Olney, Clarksville 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage a reported	New Carrollton, Fort Meade 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 2026	64 mph, a estimat	Carole Highlands, Layhill 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	Brighton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Greenbelt 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 2025	64 mph, a estimat	North Laurel, Clarksville 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Berwyn Hgts 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 West Laurel; 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 West Laurel.

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