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Hail history for Carroll County, MD
50 hail reports in Carroll County since 2006 on 33 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 3, 2014.
Cities in Carroll County
- Eldersburg
24 hail days - Westminster
22 hail days - Mount Airy
20 hail days - Taneytown
14 hail days - Hampstead
22 hail days - Manchester
20 hail days - Sykesville
22 hail days
Recent hail in Carroll County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Hampstead, Finksburg, Reese 4 hail reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Westminster Airport, Mexico 2 hail reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Taneytown 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Carroll County by year
When hail season peaks in Carroll County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Carroll County
309 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Carroll County since 2006, on 130 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 4, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Watersville 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Linwood, Mount Airy, Westminster 4 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Middleburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Hampstead 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Westminster, Taneytown 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Hampstead 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Henryton, Taneytown, Sykesville 9 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Gamber 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Melrose 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | New Windsor 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 Carroll County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).