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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 20601

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 20601 from August 1, 1971 through June 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

Wind Reports

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

1.75″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage ZIP 20601 · 1971–present Updated Daily · last Jun 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 20601

24 reports

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1.25″ hail

May 16, 2022
8:48 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Waldorf, MD

1.25″ hail

Aug 1, 2019
10:20 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Hughesville, MD

1.00″ hail

Feb 25, 2017
8:13 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT 2725 OLD WASHINGTON RD

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Waldorf, MD

1.75″ hail

Jun 21, 2016
7:58 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Northwood, MD

1.00″ hail

Jun 21, 2016
7:53 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Northwood, MD

1.00″ hail

May 14, 2010
6:30 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported about three miles east of Northwood.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.39 E Mattawoman, MD

1.75″ hail

May 14, 2010
6:22 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported about three miles southeast of St. Charles.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.71 SSE Beantown, MD

1.75″ hail

May 14, 2010
6:22 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported about four miles southeast of Waldorf.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SE Beantown, MD

1.50″ hail

May 14, 2010
6:22 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of ping pong balls was reported about one mile east-northeast of Waldorf.

NWS Hail Report Location: .44 WSW Mattawoman, MD

1.00″ hail

May 14, 2010
6:15 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on MD-301 near Waldorf.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 SW Mattawoman, MD

1.75″ hail

May 14, 2010
6:14 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported near Waldorf. Hundreds of cars around the Waldorf area were significantly damaged due to the large hail, including broken wind shields and dented bodies. There were also reports of damage to hundreds of homes as well.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.17 NE Waldorf, MD

1.25″ hail

May 14, 2010
6:12 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of half dollars was reported in Waldorf. Some trees were uprooted and one was sheared off.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.17 NE Waldorf, MD

1.50″ hail

May 14, 2010
6:10 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of ping pong balls was reported near Waldorf.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.53 N Waldorf, MD

0.88″ hail

Apr 13, 2006
6:40 PM EST

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Waldorf, MD

0.75″ hail

Aug 26, 2003
5:25 PM EST

Hail report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail fell.

NWS Hail Report Location: Waldorf, MD

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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea

0.25″

Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball

0.50″

Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny

0.75″

Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel

0.88″

Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter

1.00″

Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar

1.25″

Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut

1.50″

Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball

1.75″

Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg

2.00″

Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball

2.50″

Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball

2.75″

Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple

3.00″

Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball

4.00″

Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit

4.50″

Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 20601

42 reports

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UNK mph

Jun 22, 2026
10:38 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of wind damage in Waldorf.

NWS Wind Report Location: Waldorf, MD

UNK mph

Jul 1, 2024
12:05 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees down in Waldorf.

NWS Wind Report Location: Waldorf, MD

UNK mph

Jun 26, 2024
9:25 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A couple trees were down in Waldorf.

NWS Wind Report Location: Waldorf, MD

UNK mph

Jul 26, 2023
12:24 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A couple trees and large branches down Horsehead Road and Poplar Hill Road.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Baden, MD

UNK mph

Jul 16, 2023
12:38 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection of Leonardtown Rd and Forest Park Dr

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE St. Charles, MD

UNK mph

Jul 3, 2023
9:52 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A couple trees and power lines down near Waldorf.

NWS Wind Report Location: Waldorf, MD

UNK mph

Jul 21, 2021
5:58 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON WOLF DEN ROAD NEAR SUNSET TRAIL.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Baden, MD

UNK mph

Nov 1, 2019
3:00 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREEN NEAR THE POPLAR HILL ROAD AND BRECONRIDGE DRIVE.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Bryantown, MD

UNK mph

Aug 1, 2019
10:40 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE BRYANTOWN AND HUGHESVILLE AREA.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Hughesville, MD

UNK mph

Jul 10, 2019
12:35 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT A RESIDENCE... WITH DAMAGE TO A BARN.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Waldorf, MD

UNK mph

Jul 22, 2017
10:17 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF POPLAR HILL ROAD AND GARDINER ROAD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Waldorf, MD

UNK mph

Mar 1, 2017
7:00 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: SIDING TORN OFF OF HOUSE ON LEONARDTOWN ROAD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Waldorf, MD

UNK mph

Jul 18, 2016
9:00 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** LARGE TREE LIMB ON HOUSE IN 15000 BLOCK OF WOODVILLE ROAD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Aquasco, MD

60 mph

Jun 18, 2015
4:42 PM EST-5

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down at the intersection of Josephine Rd and Pinefield Rd.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.08 E Mattawoman, MD

60 mph

Jun 18, 2015
4:39 PM EST-5

Wind report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Hope Circle.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.08 W Mattawoman, MD

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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe

Under 58 mph

Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe

58–74 mph

Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging

75–90 mph

Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme

90+ mph

Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 20601

1 reports

EF0 category

Apr 5, 2011
3:48 AM EST-5

Tornado report for ZIP 20601

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado struck the community of Marbella in northern Waldorf. A large pine tree was blown over into a house roof and several community trees were snapped. There was damage to a fence and there were many windblown outdoor objects.

NWS Tornado Report Location: .56 WNW Mattawoman, MD

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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0

65–85 mph

Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1

86–110 mph

Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2

111–135 mph

Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5

136+ mph

Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 20601 area census snapshot

People & households

Population27,340

Households10,011

Housing units10,560

Income

Median household income$120,278

$100k+ households60.4%

$150k+ households31.1%

Housing stock

Single-family detached7,282

Attached single-family2,502

Small multifamily120

Large multifamily490

Mobile homes166

Housing mix

Single-family share69.0%

Attached-home share23.7%

Multifamily share5.8%

Mobile-home share1.6%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied7,896

Renter-occupied2,115

Vacant units549

Home value & age

Median home value$380,700

Owner homes $300k+78.4%

Owner homes $500k+16.7%

Owner homes $750k+2.6%

Median year built1989

Older-home share29.3%

Vehicle context

Households with cars9,797

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 20601 have on record?

Our records show 24 hail, 42 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 20601, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 20601?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 20601 is 1.75″. It was reported near Northwood, MD on June 21, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 20601 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 20601 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 20601 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 20601 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 20601 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 20601 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 20601 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 20601, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 20601, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 20601

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