Hail History

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Hail history for South Laurel, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJun 18, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 1, 2021
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles419

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Laurel on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and August.

South Laurel ranks #534 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near South Laurel

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 18, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Pioneer City, Odenton
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from South Laurel		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near South Laurel by year

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When hail season peaks near South Laurel

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and August (7).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr5May12Jun3Jul7Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Laurel

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (6 mi from South Laurel)

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

Jun 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Guilford (7 mi from South 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 (10 mi from South Laurel)

May 26, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waterloo (9 mi from South Laurel)

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

Jul 1, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collington (8 mi from South Laurel)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported northwest of Bowie.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Laurel

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2025EF0Odenton
8 mi from South Laurel		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 5, 2022EF1Collington
9 mi from South Laurel		0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF0Guilford
8 mi from South Laurel		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
9 mi from South Laurel		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Laurel
2 mi from South Laurel		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Savage
3 mi from South Laurel		3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Savage
4 mi from South Laurel		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Buena Vista
9 mi from South Laurel		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Scaggsville
6 mi from South Laurel		1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Ft
5 mi from South Laurel		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Airport
6 mi from South Laurel		6.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
8 mi from South Laurel		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Laurel

419 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Laurel since 2006, on 164 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Sep 28, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedGlenarden
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedCollege Park, Glenn Dale, Bowie
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedMontpelier
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, New Carrollton, Bowie
18 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedOdenton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenarden, New Carrollton, Fort Meade
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, estimatedConaways
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedCarole Highlands
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202560 mph, estimatedMillersville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202560 mph, estimatedRiverdale, Greenbelt
2 wind reports		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 South 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.

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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 South Laurel.

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