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Hail history for Frostburg, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Frostburg on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and September.
Recent hail near Frostburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Midland, Detmold, Cumberland 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Frostburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Frostburg by year
When hail season peaks near Frostburg
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and September (2).
Largest hail storms near Frostburg
May 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Midlothian (2 mi from Frostburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Midlothian.May 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Short Gap (10 mi from Frostburg)
May 1, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Midland (5 mi from Frostburg)
May 27, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eckhart Mines (1 mi from Frostburg)
Jun 16, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Finzel (3 mi from Frostburg)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Frostburg
143 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Frostburg since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Aug 4, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Lonaconing, La Vale, Cumberland 5 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Ridgeley, Cumberland 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lonaconing, Potomac Park 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Corriganville, Cumberland, Ellerslie 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Ocean, Cumberland 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Pleasant Union, Cumberland, Triple Lakes 4 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Eckhart Jct, Locust Grove, Cumberland 4 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cumberland 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cumberland 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Wiley Ford, Wiley, Wolfe Mill 3 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 Frostburg; 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 Frostburg.
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