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Hail history for Braddock Heights, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Braddock Heights on 21 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 Braddock Heights
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Middletown, Braddock Hgts 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Braddock Heights |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Braddock Heights by year
When hail season peaks near Braddock Heights
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Braddock Heights
May 15, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Frederick (3 mi from Braddock Heights)
Apr 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burkittsville (7 mi from Braddock Heights)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Burkittsville.Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Broad Run (4 mi from Braddock Heights)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Frederick (4 mi from Braddock Heights)
Sep 7, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Adamstown (8 mi from Braddock Heights)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Braddock Heights
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF0 | Boonsboro 10 mi from Braddock Heights |
| May 30, 2019 | EF0 | Reels Mill 7 mi from Braddock Heights |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Urbana 9 mi from Braddock Heights |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Braddock Heights
285 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Braddock Heights since 2006, on 140 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 30, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick, Buckeystown 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Pleasant Walk 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Gapland, Arnoldtown, Petersville 15 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Brunswick 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Middletown, Ballenger Creek, Frederick 5 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Walkersville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Jefferson, Arnoldtown, Brunswick 9 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Arnoldtown, Middletown, Myersville 9 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Frederick 2 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 Braddock Heights; 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
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27 hail days - Leesburg
28 hail days - Gaithersburg
33 hail days - Rockville
36 hail days - Reston
37 hail days - Aspen Hill
39 hail days - Bethesda
39 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 Braddock Heights.
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