Hail History

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Hail history for Ellicott City, MD

Last hail within 10 milesMay 3, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 14, 2021
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles391

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ellicott City on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 14, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Ellicott City ranks #555 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Ellicott City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 3, 20251 in
quarter		Green Spg Jct, Owings Mills
2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Ellicott City		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 Ellicott City by year

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When hail season peaks near Ellicott City

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and June (6).

JanFeb1Mar3Apr9May6Jun4Jul6Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ellicott City

Jun 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Guilford (7 mi from Ellicott City)

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 Ellicott City)

May 12, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oella (3 mi from Ellicott City)

May 26, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waterloo (6 mi from Ellicott City)

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

Jun 14, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jonestown (4 mi from Ellicott City)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Columbia.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ellicott City

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 11, 2026EF0Henryton
8 mi from Ellicott City		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF0Jonestown
4 mi from Ellicott City		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Relay
5 mi from Ellicott City		2.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Lansdowne
7 mi from Ellicott City		0.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF0Guilford
6 mi from Ellicott City		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Highland
9 mi from Ellicott City		5.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Savage
10 mi from Ellicott City		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Scaggsville
9 mi from Ellicott City		1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 31, 2009EF1Alpha
8 mi from Ellicott City		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ellicott City

391 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ellicott City since 2006, on 142 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 18, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedColumbia, Elkridge, Arbutus
24 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedDayton, Randallstown, Owings Mills
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202661 mph, measuredBWI Marshall Airport, Elkridge, Woodstock
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedClarksville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202658 mph, measuredBWI Marshall Airport, Baltmore-Washingto, Severn
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedSparrows Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202660 mph, estimatedIlchester, Bare Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedHalethorpe, Catonsville Manor
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202675 mph, estimatedAlpha, Lochearn, Henryton
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202560 mph, estimatedClarksville
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 Ellicott City; 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 Ellicott City.

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