Hail History

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Hail history for Thurmont, MD

Last hail within 10 milesAug 7, 20232 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 7, 2023
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles165

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Thurmont on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Thurmont

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

Hail days near Thurmont by year

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When hail season peaks near Thurmont

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (5).

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Largest hail storms near Thurmont

Aug 7, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cavetown (9 mi from Thurmont)

National Weather Service description (English): Two-inch diamter hail was reported in the 100 block of Vody's Court.

Aug 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thurmont (1 mi from Thurmont)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail (1.75 in diameter) was reported near Thurmont Elementary School.

Jun 23, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Edgemont (9 mi from Thurmont)

Jul 12, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Belle Grove (7 mi from Thurmont)

Jul 23, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ringgold (10 mi from Thurmont)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Thurmont

DateRatingWherePath
May 17, 2011EF0Garfield
7 mi from Thurmont		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Thurmont

165 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Thurmont since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Apr 19, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedSmithsburg, Wolfsville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWolfsville, Woodsboro
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedMiddleburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedWalkersville, Thurmont, Woodsboro
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedWolfsville, Utica, Thurmont
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedRouzerville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202660 mph, estimatedSt Anthony
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedGarfield, Lantz
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202664 mph, estimatedWoodsboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202559 mph, measuredLantz
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 Thurmont; 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 Thurmont.

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