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Hail history for Crofton, 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 200628

Days with hail 1 inch or larger17

Tornadoes within 10 miles10

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles328

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Crofton on 28 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.

Crofton ranks #661 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Crofton

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jun 18, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Delmont, Pioneer City, Odenton 4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Crofton	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 Crofton by year

When hail season peaks near Crofton

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (7).

Largest hail storms near Crofton

Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bestgate (8 mi from Crofton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported by a trained spotter about 3 miles west-southwest of Annapolis.

Jul 1, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riva (7 mi from Crofton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Riva, including near the intersection of Riva Road and Forest Road.

Jul 1, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collington (4 mi from Crofton)

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

Apr 24, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pasadena (9 mi from Crofton)

Jun 27, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Millersville (3 mi from Crofton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Crofton

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 18, 2025	EF0	Odenton 4 mi from Crofton	0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 5, 2022	EF1	Collington 4 mi from Crofton	0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 5, 2022	EF?	South River 9 mi from Crofton	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 3, 2020	EF0	Annapolis Lee Field Airport 7 mi from Crofton	6.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Buena Vista 9 mi from Crofton	0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Tipton Aaf Ft 5 mi from Crofton	0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012	EF0	Tipton Aaf Airport 7 mi from Crofton	6.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2011	EF0	Collington 3 mi from Crofton	0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 5, 2011	EF0	Conaways 2 mi from Crofton	0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006	F1	Severna Park 9 mi from Crofton	2.0 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Crofton

328 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Crofton since 2006, on 138 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Mar 8, 2008.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 4, 2026	damage reported	Kettering, Crownsville 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	Glenn Dale, Bowie, Annapolis 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage reported	Montpelier 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage reported	New Carrollton, Bowie, Annapolis 12 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	damage reported	Odenton 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage reported	Glenarden, New Carrollton, Fort Meade 8 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Conaways 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 2026	70 mph, estimated	Crownsville, Parole, Arnold 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Conaways 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Crownsville 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 Crofton; 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 Crofton.

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