Hail History

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Hail history for Fort George G Mead Junction, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 1, 2021
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles366

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort George G Mead Junction on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Fort George G Mead Junction

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 4, 20260.75 in
penny		South Gate
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Delmont, Pioneer City, Odenton
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction		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 Fort George G Mead Junction by year

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When hail season peaks near Fort George G Mead Junction

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and July (6).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr5May11Jun6Jul5Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fort George G Mead Junction

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (10 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction)

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

Jun 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Guilford (5 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction)

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 Fort George G Mead Junction)

May 12, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oella (10 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction)

May 26, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waterloo (4 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort George G Mead Junction

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2025EF0Odenton
7 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF0Jonestown
6 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Relay
9 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction		2.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF0Guilford
4 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Laurel
3 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Savage
4 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction		3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Savage
2 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Scaggsville
5 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction		1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Ft
6 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Airport
3 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction		6.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort George G Mead Junction

366 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort George G Mead Junction since 2006, on 150 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Mar 8, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedColumbia, Elkridge, Greenbelt
16 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedMontpelier
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedMontpelier, Beltsville, Greenbelt
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202661 mph, measuredBWI Marshall Airport, Elkridge, Historic Ellicott
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedClarksville, Odenton
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202658 mph, measuredBWI Marshall Airport, Fort Meade, Baltmore-Washingto
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, estimatedConaways
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedConaways
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202660 mph, estimatedIlchester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202662 mph, measuredGarland, Halethorpe
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 Fort George G Mead Junction; 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

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 Fort George G Mead Junction.

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