Hail History

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Hail history for North Laurel, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJun 18, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 14, 2021
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles362

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Laurel on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 14, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near North Laurel

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 18, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Pioneer City
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from North 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 North Laurel by year

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When hail season peaks near North Laurel

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (6).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr4May10Jun3Jul6AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near North Laurel

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (7 mi from North Laurel)

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

Jun 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Guilford (3 mi from North 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 (7 mi from North Laurel)

May 26, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waterloo (5 mi from North 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 (6 mi from North Laurel)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Laurel

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Laurel

362 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Laurel since 2006, on 139 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedColumbia, Elkridge, Greenbelt
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedMontpelier
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedBrookeville, Dayton, Highland
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedElkridge, Historic Ellicott
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedBrookeville, Olney, Clarksville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedFort Meade, Severn
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedBrighton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202660 mph, estimatedIlchester
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

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 North 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.

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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 North Laurel.

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