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Frederick County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Frederick County, Maryland? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 54 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 53 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph, plus 1 hail report with hail up to 0.25". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 3, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Frederick County, Maryland showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Frederick County, Maryland. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Frederick County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Frederick County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

54
Events (12 mo)
1
Hail
53
Wind
0
Tornado
0.25"
Max hail
65
Max wind (mph)
Sep 3, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Nov 5, 2025 wind event near 3 WNW Thurmont, Frederick County, Maryland, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Nov 5, 2025 wind event (59 mph) near 3 WNW Thurmont. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree & wires down along Magnolia and Evergreen Ave. Time estimated via radar. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · Frederick

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, September 2, 2026 storm activity in Frederick County, Maryland
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree down along Browningsville Road. Time estimated via radar. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SW Green Valley

“Tree down on southbound I-270 Washington National Pk at Doctor Perry Rd (MM 24.0) (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 4 E Park Mills

Thursday, August 27, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 27, 2026 storm activity in Frederick County, Maryland
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Trees and wires down in the 1600 block of Greenfield Rd (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 3 SW Park Mills

“Trees and wires down in the 6600 block of Mountain Church Rd (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Arnoldtown

Thursday, August 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Trees down on MD-464 Point of Rocks Rd at Galyn Dr. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Brunswick

Monday, August 10, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Frederick County, Maryland
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“A tree was down along Long Mill Road in Rocky Ridge and also along Roddy Road in Thurmont. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 4 NNW Woodsboro

“There were a few reports for trees down around Middletown. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · Middletown

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“A number of trees and power lines were reported down across Walkersville... MD (LWX)”

SPC verified report · Walkersville

Saturday, July 18, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Frederick County, Maryland
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Numerous reports of trees down throughout Frederick County. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · Frederick

“Tree down on a house in the 6600 block of Mountain Church Road. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Arnoldtown

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree down near Pinecliff Drive and Old National Pike due to thunderstorms. Time estimated via radar. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 4 SE Frederick

Saturday, July 4, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Frederick County, Maryland
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Numerous trees blew down on soutbound US-15 between Catoctin Furnace Road and the entrance to Cunningham Falls State Park. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 4 NNW Utica

“Trees blew down on MD-17 Wolfsville Road at Spruce Run Road. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Wolfsville

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“A tree fell down due to thunderstorm winds at Daysville Road and Harp Road. Time estimated via radar. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 3 W Libertytown

Thursday, June 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Several trees were down in New Market. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · New Market

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“County EM reports over 9300 power outages across the county... with numerous trees/wires downed... blocking many roadways. Additional reports of damage are being gather (LWX)”

SPC verified report · Frederick

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Numerous powerlines down on the 3000 block of Buckeystown Pike. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · Frederick

“Trees blew down on US-15 at Mountville Road. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 2 SE Jefferson

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree down at the intersection of Old Kiln Rd. and Orndorff Rd. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 4 SSW Emmitsburg

Friday, March 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, March 20, 2026 storm activity in Frederick County, Maryland
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1047 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Brunswick, or 11 miles southeast of Shepherdstown, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Frederick County

Monday, March 16, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 16, 2026 storm activity in Frederick County, Maryland
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The Washington Metropolitan area, northern Virginia, northern and central Maryland as well as southern Maryland. WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Frederick County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Frederick County

Friday, March 13, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Frederick County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Frederick County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Barn roof blown off and wires down in the 10400 block of MD-194 Woodsboro Pike. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Woodsboro

“A tree was down along Linthicum Road. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 4 ESE Park Mills

Saturday, February 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below in the valleys, and 20 below on the ridges. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Frederick County

“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below in the valleys, and 20 below on the ridges. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Frederick County

Friday, December 19, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Frederick County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, north-central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Frederick County

Sunday, November 16, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent, minimum relative humidities around 30 to 35 percent, and northwesterly wind gusts around 40 to 50 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. Temperatures will reach the middle 50s around midday before dropping. Poor RH recoveries are expected tonight, especially over the higher elevations.”

NWS severe weather mention · Frederick County

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 59 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, November 5, 2025 storm activity in Frederick County, Maryland
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“A wind gust of 51 knots (59 MPH) was measured by the AWOS near Thurmont (KRSP). (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 3 WNW Thurmont

“As a cold front sweeps across the area this evening, a surge of strong west-northwest winds will follow. The strongest gusts, potentially reaching 40 to 50 mph in spots, will generally last an hour or less at any given location.”

NWS severe weather mention · Frederick County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Frederick County, MD?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 3, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 54 severe weather events in Frederick County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Frederick County recently?

Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Frederick County?

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