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Hail history for Fairland, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairland on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 21, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Fairland
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fairland in the last two years.
Hail days near Fairland by year
When hail season peaks near Fairland
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Fairland
Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (1 mi from Fairland)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Calverton.Jun 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Guilford (9 mi from Fairland)
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 (8 mi from Fairland)
Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (7 mi from Fairland)
Jun 2, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Layhill (6 mi from Fairland)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairland
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | Olney 8 mi from Fairland |
| May 23, 2019 | EF1 | Highland 9 mi from Fairland |
| Jun 19, 2017 | EF0 | Kemp Mill 5 mi from Fairland |
| Sep 29, 2015 | EF0 | Laurel 6 mi from Fairland |
| Sep 29, 2015 | EF0 | Savage 6 mi from Fairland |
| Oct 15, 2014 | EF0 | Savage 8 mi from Fairland |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Scaggsville 7 mi from Fairland |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | White Oak 4 mi from Fairland |
| Apr 20, 2008 | EF1 | University Park 8 mi from Fairland |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairland
543 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairland since 2006, on 194 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 6, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | College Park, Kensington, Glenmont 5 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Montpelier 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Riverdale, Chevy Chase, Catholic Universit 20 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Brookeville, Olney, Clarksville 6 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | New Carrollton 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Carole Highlands, Kensington Estates, Layhill 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Brighton 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Riverdale, Greenbelt 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | North Laurel 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Berwyn Hgts 1 wind report |
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 Fairland; 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 Fairland.
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