Hail History

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Hail history for Lochearn, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 28, 2026
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles395

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lochearn on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 28, 2026. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Lochearn ranks #631 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Lochearn

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Highlandtown
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lochearn		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 3, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Timonium, Green Spg Jct, Owings Mills
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Lochearn		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 Lochearn by year

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When hail season peaks near Lochearn

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and June (7).

JanFebMar2Apr6May7Jun5Jul8Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lochearn

Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Timonium (9 mi from Lochearn)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball-sized hail in Timonium. Minor siding damage was reported on Belfast Road.

Jun 23, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Texas (9 mi from Lochearn)

May 12, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oella (5 mi from Lochearn)

May 3, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Timonium (8 mi from Lochearn)

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

Jul 28, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highlandtown (10 mi from Lochearn)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lochearn

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 11, 2026EF0Henryton
9 mi from Lochearn		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF1Port Covengton
7 mi from Lochearn		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF1Canton
9 mi from Lochearn		2.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Relay
7 mi from Lochearn		2.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Lansdowne
7 mi from Lochearn		0.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF0Canton
9 mi from Lochearn		0.4 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jun 10, 2013EF0Sparrows Pt
9 mi from Lochearn		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 17, 2010EF1Raspeburg
8 mi from Lochearn		0.1 mi long, 175 yd wide
Nov 17, 2010EF1Parkville
9 mi from Lochearn		0.3 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lochearn

395 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lochearn since 2006, on 151 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Aug 6, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedParkville, Pikesville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedArbutus, Marriottsville, Randallstown
15 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedRandallstown, Owings Mills, Brooklandville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedBaltimore
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedElkridge, Woodstock, Historic Ellicott
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedHistoric Ellicott, Reisterstown, Owings Mills
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedSt Georges, Sparrows Pt
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202666 mph, measuredSparrows Pt, Ilchester, Bare Hills
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedHalethorpe, Catonsville Manor, Stoneleigh
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202670 mph, estimatedEccleston, Lochearn, Marriotsville
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 Lochearn; 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.

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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 Lochearn.

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