Hail History

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Hail history for Lanham, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20211.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 1, 2021
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles555

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lanham on 24 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 Lanham

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

Hail days near Lanham by year

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When hail season peaks near Lanham

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (5).

JanFebMar3Apr2May8Jun5Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lanham

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (8 mi from Lanham)

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

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Us Capitol (9 mi from Lanham)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported about one mile east-southeast of the US Capitol.

Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (8 mi from Lanham)

Jul 1, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collington (6 mi from Lanham)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported northwest of Bowie.

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mitchellville (7 mi from Lanham)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lanham

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 5, 2022EF1Collington
6 mi from Lanham		0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF0Us Capitol
9 mi from Lanham		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
9 mi from Lanham		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Laurel
9 mi from Lanham		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Savage
10 mi from Lanham		3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2013EF0Westphalia
10 mi from Lanham		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Buena Vista
2 mi from Lanham		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Ft
8 mi from Lanham		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2011EF0Collington
8 mi from Lanham		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 5, 2011EF0Conaways
9 mi from Lanham		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
8 mi from Lanham		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 9, 2008EF0Woods Corner
10 mi from Lanham		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lanham

555 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lanham since 2006, on 193 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 19, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedKettering, Largo
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202663 mph, measuredNational Arboretum, Catholic Universi, The White House
17 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedCollege Park, Glenn Dale, Bowie
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedMontpelier
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredRiverdale, Catholic Universit, New Carrollton
18 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedForestville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenarden, New Carrollton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, estimatedConaways, Anacostia
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedCarole Highlands, Georgetown, Us Capitol
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedRitchie
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 Lanham; 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 Lanham.

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