Hail History

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Hail history for Laurel, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJun 18, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 1, 2021
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles398

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Laurel on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Laurel ranks #555 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Laurel

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 18, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Delmont, Pioneer City, Odenton
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Laurel		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 Laurel by year

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When hail season peaks near Laurel

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (7).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr5May11Jun3Jul7Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Laurel

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (6 mi from Laurel)

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

Jun 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Guilford (5 mi from Laurel)

National Weather Service description (English): The report was taken during the NWS Storm Survey of the Scaggsville tornado.

May 22, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland (9 mi from Laurel)

May 26, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waterloo (7 mi from Laurel)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported in Elkridge.

Jun 14, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jonestown (8 mi from Laurel)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Columbia.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Laurel

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2025EF0Odenton
8 mi from Laurel		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF0Jonestown
8 mi from Laurel		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF0Guilford
6 mi from Laurel		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Highland
9 mi from Laurel		5.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Laurel
0 mi from Laurel		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Savage
1 mi from Laurel		3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Savage
2 mi from Laurel		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Scaggsville
4 mi from Laurel		1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Ft
6 mi from Laurel		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Airport
6 mi from Laurel		6.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
9 mi from Laurel		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Laurel

398 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Laurel since 2006, on 149 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Sep 28, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedCollege Park, Glenn Dale, Bowie
17 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedMontpelier
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedNew Carrollton, Bowie, Highland
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedClarksville, Odenton
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedNew Carrollton, Fort Meade, Severn
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 14, 202560 mph, estimatedMillersville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202560 mph, estimatedGreenbelt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202564 mph, estimatedNorth Laurel, Clarksville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedColesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202564 mph, estimatedGood Hope, Collington, Berwyn
3 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 Laurel; 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 Laurel.

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