Hail History

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Hail history for La Plata, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJun 14, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 2, 2016
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles215

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of La Plata on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near La Plata

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 14, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Pisgah
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from La Plata		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 La Plata by year

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When hail season peaks near La Plata

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (5).

Jan1FebMar2Apr5May7Jun2JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near La Plata

May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · St Charles (6 mi from La Plata)

May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Waldorf (7 mi from La Plata)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail two inches in diameter was reported near St. Charles.

Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Conchie (6 mi from La Plata)

May 29, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Port Tobacco (2 mi from La Plata)

May 16, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Waldorf (9 mi from La Plata)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of La Plata

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 25, 2017EF1La Plata
2 mi from La Plata		8.4 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 5, 2011EF0Mattawoman
10 mi from La Plata		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 1, 2010EF0Berry
7 mi from La Plata		2.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF0Beantown
7 mi from La Plata		1.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near La Plata

215 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of La Plata since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 5, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedPotomac Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedIronsides
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedDentsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202670 mph, estimatedPort Tobacco, Mattawoman, St Charles
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202664 mph, estimatedPomfret
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedPisgah
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202560 mph, estimatedBel Alton, Berry
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202560 mph, estimatedPomfret
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202560 mph, estimatedBel Alton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202460 mph, estimatedDentsville
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 La Plata; 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 La Plata.

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