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Hail history for Spring Ridge, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Spring Ridge on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 15, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Spring Ridge
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Braddock Hgts 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Spring Ridge |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Spring Ridge by year
When hail season peaks near Spring Ridge
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Spring Ridge
May 15, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Frederick (5 mi from Spring Ridge)
Jun 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fountain Mills (6 mi from Spring Ridge)
Jul 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Airy (9 mi from Spring Ridge)
Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Feagaville (7 mi from Spring Ridge)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Frederick (6 mi from Spring Ridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Spring Ridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | EF0 | Mt Pleasant 5 mi from Spring Ridge |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Fountain Mills 6 mi from Spring Ridge |
| May 30, 2019 | EF0 | Reels Mill 2 mi from Spring Ridge |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | New London 5 mi from Spring Ridge |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | New London 6 mi from Spring Ridge |
| Aug 12, 2010 | EF0 | Unionville 9 mi from Spring Ridge |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Urbana 3 mi from Spring Ridge |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Ijamsville 3 mi from Spring Ridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Spring Ridge
286 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Spring Ridge since 2006, on 140 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 30, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick, Buckeystown 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Park Mills, Green Valley 6 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Ballenger Creek, Park Mills 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Ballenger Creek, Frederick 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Walkersville, Woodsboro 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Jefferson, Ballenger Creek, Frederick 5 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Frederick, Utica 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Unionville 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Frederick, New Market 3 wind reports |
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 Spring Ridge; 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
- Frederick
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27 hail days - Gaithersburg
33 hail days - Rockville
36 hail days - Columbia
23 hail days - Ellicott City
32 hail days - Bethesda
39 hail days - Silver Spring
39 hail days
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 Spring Ridge.
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