Hail History

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Hail history for Fruitland, MD

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 1, 2011
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles114

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fruitland on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Fruitland

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fruitland in the last two years.

Hail days near Fruitland by year

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When hail season peaks near Fruitland

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and August (4).

JanFebMarApr2May4Jun1Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fruitland

May 29, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Parsonburg (9 mi from Fruitland)

Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Salisbury (4 mi from Fruitland)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Pemberton Drive.

Jun 4, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Princess Anne (9 mi from Fruitland)

May 9, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Hebron (7 mi from Fruitland)

Aug 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Delmar (9 mi from Fruitland)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fruitland

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 4, 2020EF0Catchpenny
6 mi from Fruitland		2.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 7, 2017EF1Fruitland
1 mi from Fruitland		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fruitland

114 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fruitland since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on May 29, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 18, 202658 mph, measuredRoyal Oak, Delmar
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202660 mph, estimatedDelmar, Fruitland
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedCatchpenny
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedSalisbury
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedHebron, Chesapeake Hgts
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedFruitland, Sunyar
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202460 mph, estimatedSalisbury, Hebron, Sunyar
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202358 mph, estimatedRoyal Oak, Quantico, Hebron
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 6, 202358 mph, estimatedHebron
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202358 mph, estimatedPrincess Anne, Siloam, Mt Hermon
4 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 Fruitland; 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 Fruitland.

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