Hail History

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Hail history for Westminster, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 5, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 16, 2025
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles217

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Westminster on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Westminster

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 5, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Hampstead, Finksburg, Reese
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Westminster		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 16, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Fowblesburg, Westminster Airport, Mexico
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Westminster		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 Westminster by year

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When hail season peaks near Westminster

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and May (4).

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Largest hail storms near Westminster

May 16, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fowblesburg (8 mi from Westminster)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported south-southeast of Hampstead.

Jun 13, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Smallwood (4 mi from Westminster)

May 15, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Westminster Airport (1 mi from Westminster)

Jul 5, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hampstead (6 mi from Westminster)

Mar 8, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Westminster (0 mi from Westminster)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Westminster

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 16, 2026EF0New Windsor
8 mi from Westminster		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF0Westminster Airport
2 mi from Westminster		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 3, 2021EF0Belle Grove
6 mi from Westminster		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020EF1Frizzellburg
5 mi from Westminster		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF1Avondale
2 mi from Westminster		10.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF1Eastview
6 mi from Westminster		2.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF0Cranberry Station
1 mi from Westminster		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF0Trenton
9 mi from Westminster		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF0Mayberry
7 mi from Westminster		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 31, 2009EF0Gamber
7 mi from Westminster		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Westminster

217 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Westminster since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 7, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedLinwood, Westminster
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedHampstead
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedWestminster
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedHampstead
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedFinksburg, Westminster
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedGamber
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202670 mph, estimatedMelrose
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202660 mph, estimatedNew Windsor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, estimatedSams Creek, Avondale, Pleasant Vly
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202660 mph, estimatedNew Windsor, Cranberry Station
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 Westminster; 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 Westminster.

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