Hail History

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Hail history for Linganore, MD

Last hail within 10 milesAug 29, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 15, 2018
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles291

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Linganore on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 15, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Linganore

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

Hail days near Linganore by year

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When hail season peaks near Linganore

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (4).

Jan1FebMar2Apr4May8Jun2Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Linganore

May 15, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Frederick (8 mi from Linganore)

Jun 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fountain Mills (6 mi from Linganore)

Jul 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Airy (8 mi from Linganore)

Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Feagaville (9 mi from Linganore)

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Frederick (8 mi from Linganore)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Linganore

DateRatingWherePath
May 3, 2021EF0Mt Pleasant
3 mi from Linganore
0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 3, 2021EF0Unionville
9 mi from Linganore
0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF1Fountain Mills
5 mi from Linganore
6.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 30, 2019EF0Reels Mill
5 mi from Linganore
6.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 2, 2018EF1Long Corner
8 mi from Linganore
0.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 2, 2018EF2Mt Airy
8 mi from Linganore
4.9 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Mt Airy
9 mi from Linganore
0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF1Watersville Jct
9 mi from Linganore
2.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF1New London
2 mi from Linganore
1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF1New London
3 mi from Linganore
4.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF1Unionville
8 mi from Linganore
1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF1Cover
10 mi from Linganore
2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Linganore

291 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Linganore since 2006, on 142 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 30, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedFrederick, Buckeystown
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedPark Mills, Green Valley
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedBallenger Creek
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedBallenger Creek, Frederick, Mount Airy
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedWalkersville, Woodsboro
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedBallenger Creek, Frederick
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedFrederick
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedFrederick, Utica
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202681 mph, estimatedUnionville
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedFrederick, New Market
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 Linganore; 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 Linganore.

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