Hail History

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Hail history for Sykesville, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 5, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 3, 2014
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles258

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sykesville on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 3, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Sykesville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 5, 20261 in
quarter		Finksburg
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Sykesville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 3, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Glenwood, Owings Mills
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Sykesville		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 Sykesville by year

106107108309110311121132141151621711821920212212324125126

When hail season peaks near Sykesville

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (5).

Jan1FebMar2Apr6May5Jun5Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Sykesville

May 22, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Knollwood (9 mi from Sykesville)

Jul 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Airy (10 mi from Sykesville)

Jun 13, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Smallwood (10 mi from Sykesville)

May 3, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Glenwood (6 mi from Sykesville)

Apr 25, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eldersburg (2 mi from Sykesville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sykesville

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 11, 2026EF1Sykesville Mape Airport
3 mi from Sykesville		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 11, 2026EF0Henryton
4 mi from Sykesville		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF2Flohrville
4 mi from Sykesville		4.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF2Flohrville
4 mi from Sykesville		4.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 30, 2019EF1Knollwood
9 mi from Sykesville		4.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 21, 2016EF0Florence
8 mi from Sykesville		12.6 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Mt Airy
9 mi from Sykesville		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF1Watersville Jct
9 mi from Sykesville		2.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF1Eastview
9 mi from Sykesville		2.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF1Cover
10 mi from Sykesville		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 31, 2009EF0Gamber
8 mi from Sykesville		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 31, 2009EF1Alpha
4 mi from Sykesville		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sykesville

258 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sykesville since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 4, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedWatersville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedMount Airy, Sykesville, West Friendship
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedDayton, Randallstown, Owings Mills
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedWoodstock, Historic Ellicott
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202681 mph, measuredHenryton, Roxbury Mills, Sykesville
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedGamber
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202660 mph, estimatedFlorence
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202670 mph, estimatedDay, Berrett, Cover
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202675 mph, estimatedLisbon, Alpha, Cooksville
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202558 mph, measuredWatersville
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 Sykesville; 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 Sykesville.

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