Hail History

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Hail history for Burtonsville, MD

Last hail within 10 milesSep 7, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 14, 2021
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles456

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Burtonsville on 35 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 Burtonsville

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Burtonsville in the last two years.

Hail days near Burtonsville by year

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When hail season peaks near Burtonsville

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and August (9).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr5May9Jun4Jul9Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Burtonsville

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairland (4 mi from Burtonsville)

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

Jun 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Guilford (7 mi from Burtonsville)

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 (6 mi from Burtonsville)

Apr 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Takoma Park (10 mi from Burtonsville)

May 26, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waterloo (9 mi from Burtonsville)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported in Elkridge.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Burtonsville

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2024EF0Jonestown
9 mi from Burtonsville		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 27, 2022EF0Olney
8 mi from Burtonsville		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF0Guilford
8 mi from Burtonsville		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Highland
7 mi from Burtonsville		5.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 19, 2017EF0Kemp Mill
7 mi from Burtonsville		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Laurel
5 mi from Burtonsville		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Savage
4 mi from Burtonsville		3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Savage
6 mi from Burtonsville		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Scaggsville
4 mi from Burtonsville		1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0White Oak
6 mi from Burtonsville		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Burtonsville

456 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Burtonsville since 2006, on 168 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedCollege Park, Kensington, Glenmont
15 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedMontpelier
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedOlney, Brookeville, Silver Spring
16 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedBrookeville, Olney, Clarksville
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedFort Meade
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedKensington Estates, Layhill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedBrighton
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
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedColesville, Kemp Mill
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 Burtonsville; 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 Burtonsville.

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