Frederick County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 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 in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Frederick County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →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.
Monday, August 10, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“A tree was down along Long Mill Road in Rocky Ridge and also along Roddy Road in Thurmont. (LWX)”
“There were a few reports for trees down around Middletown. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 NNW Woodsboro SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Middletown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NNE Wolfsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NNE Wolfsville SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“A number of trees and power lines were reported down across Walkersville... MD (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Walkersville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Thurmont SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Numerous reports of trees down throughout Frederick County. (LWX)”
“Tree down on a house in the 6600 block of Mountain Church Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Frederick SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Arnoldtown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Jefferson SPC verified report
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)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SE Frederick SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports
“Numerous trees blew down on soutbound US-15 between Catoctin Furnace Road and the entrance to Cunningham Falls State Park. (LWX)”
“Trees blew down on MD-17 Wolfsville Road at Spruce Run Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 NNW Utica SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Wolfsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Myersville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Myersville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Frederick SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Arnoldtown SPC verified report
Saturday, June 13, 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)”
- Wind Unknown 3 W Libertytown SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Several trees were down in New Market. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown New Market SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Frederick SPC verified report
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)”
- Wind Unknown Frederick SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Numerous powerlines down on the 3000 block of Buckeystown Pike. (LWX)”
“Trees blew down on US-15 at Mountville Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Frederick SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Jefferson SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down at the intersection of Old Kiln Rd. and Orndorff Rd. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Emmitsburg SPC verified report
Friday, March 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NE Wolfsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Ballenger Creek SPC verified report
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
- Wind 58 mph 3 SSW Sabillasville SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
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)”
“A tree was down along Linthicum Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Woodsboro SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 ESE Park Mills SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 65 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Frederick County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph
“A wind gust of 51 knots (59 MPH) was measured by the AWOS near Thurmont (KRSP). (LWX)”
“Trees blew down on MD-75 Walnut Street/Green Valley Road near Jones Road. (LWX)”
- Wind 59 mph 3 WNW Thurmont SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Libertytown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Frederick SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Frederick County, MD?
The most recent recorded event was in September 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?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.