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Hail history for Frederick, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Frederick on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 15, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Frederick ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Frederick
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Middletown, Braddock Hgts 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Frederick |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Frederick by year
When hail season peaks near Frederick
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Frederick
May 15, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Frederick (2 mi from Frederick)
Jun 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fountain Mills (9 mi from Frederick)
Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Broad Run (9 mi from Frederick)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Frederick (3 mi from Frederick)
Sep 7, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Adamstown (8 mi from Frederick)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Frederick
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | EF0 | Mt Pleasant 7 mi from Frederick |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Fountain Mills 9 mi from Frederick |
| May 30, 2019 | EF0 | Reels Mill 3 mi from Frederick |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | New London 8 mi from Frederick |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | New London 9 mi from Frederick |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Urbana 5 mi from Frederick |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Ijamsville 6 mi from Frederick |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Frederick
285 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Frederick since 2006, on 134 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 30, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick, Buckeystown 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Park Mills, Green Valley 5 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Arnoldtown, Petersville, Jefferson 7 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Middletown, Ballenger Creek, Frederick 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Walkersville, Woodsboro 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Jefferson, Ballenger Creek, Frederick 6 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Arnoldtown, Middletown, Myersville 8 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Frederick, New Market 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Frederick, Ijamsville 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 Frederick; 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 Frederick.
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