Hail in Frederick County, Maryland
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Frederick County on 24 days since October 2020. That is more than 49% of US counties. It ranks 4 of 24 in Maryland.
The largest radar estimate was 2.6 inches on July 18, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was September 3, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 18, 2026 | 2.6 in |
| August 7, 2023 | 2.4 in |
| July 4, 2026 | 2.35 in |
| August 29, 2024 | 1.75 in |
| July 31, 2025 | 1.75 in |
| July 28, 2023 | 1.65 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 7 hail reports since October 2020, and 34 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Maryland
- Baltimore County: 34 days
- Anne Arundel County: 29 days
- Prince George's County: 25 days
- Harford County: 22 days
- Montgomery County: 22 days
- Washington County: 18 days