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Hail history for Urbana, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Urbana on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 15, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Urbana
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Cedar Grove 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Urbana |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Urbana by year
When hail season peaks near Urbana
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Urbana
May 15, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Frederick (9 mi from Urbana)
Jun 2, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cedar Grove (8 mi from Urbana)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of hen eggs (2.0 in diameter) was reported.Jun 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fountain Mills (4 mi from Urbana)
Jul 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Airy (8 mi from Urbana)
Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Feagaville (7 mi from Urbana)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Urbana
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | EF0 | Mt Pleasant 9 mi from Urbana |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Fountain Mills 4 mi from Urbana |
| May 30, 2019 | EF0 | Reels Mill 4 mi from Urbana |
| Nov 2, 2018 | EF1 | Long Corner 10 mi from Urbana |
| Nov 2, 2018 | EF2 | Mt Airy 10 mi from Urbana |
| Jun 20, 2015 | EF0 | Tuscarora 8 mi from Urbana |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Purdum 7 mi from Urbana |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | New London 7 mi from Urbana |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | New London 9 mi from Urbana |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Urbana 2 mi from Urbana |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Ijamsville 2 mi from Urbana |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Urbana
340 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Urbana since 2006, on 138 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 30, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick, Buckeystown 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Park Mills, Green Valley 6 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Barnesville, Point Of Rocks, Ballenger Creek 6 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Ballenger Creek, Frederick 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Boyds, Damascus 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Dickerson, Barnesville, Jefferson 7 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Frederick, New Market 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Frederick, Ijamsville, Barnesville 3 wind reports |
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 Urbana; 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
- Frederick
23 hail days - Germantown
27 hail days - Gaithersburg
33 hail days - Columbia
23 hail days - Silver Spring
39 hail days - Arlington
34 hail days - Centreville
41 hail days - Washington
34 hail days
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 Urbana.
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