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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 21045

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 21045 from November 5, 2003 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 21045 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 21045 · 2003–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 21045

5 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2021
2:03 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Columbia, MD
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2021
9:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Elkridge, MD
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2015
4:05 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 NE Guilford, MD
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The report was taken during the NWS Storm Survey of the Scaggsville tornado.
NWS Hail Report Location: .79 NW Guilford, MD
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2004
5:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Columbia, 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 21045

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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MD 108 at Lark Brown Road was closed due to downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Elkridge, MD
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down along Old Montgomery Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Columbia, MD
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell along Golamber Garth Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Columbia, MD
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A pair of trees down in the Kendall Ridge neighborhood
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Elkridge, MD
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2023
6:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE DOWN WAS REPORTED NEAR THE 9400 BLOCK OF NORTH PENFIELD RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Columbia, MD
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2022
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR THE ROYAL FARMS ON SNOWDEN RIVER PKWY. IN COLUMBIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Columbia, MD
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2022
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE WAS REPORTED BETWEEN ELKRIDGE AND COLUMBIA... INCLUDING A TREE THAT BLEW DOWN OFF OF SUMMER CLOUD WAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Elkridge, MD
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2022
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ON SANDCHAIN ROAD NEAR COBBLER CT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Columbia, MD
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2022
12:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF DOWNED TREE AND MULTIPLE LARGE TREES LIMBS (SOME LARGER THAN 10" DIAMETER) ON ROOF OF A RESIDENCE
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia, MD
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HUNDREDS OF TREES AND WIRES BLEW DOWN IN COLUMBIA... WITH MINOR SHINGLE AND SIDING DAMAGE TO A DOZEN HOMES. A TREE BLEW DOWN IN THE 6700 BLOCK OF CARLINDA AVENUE. A 12-INCH TREE LIMB BLEW DOWN ONTO CRADLEROCK WAY. A TREE BLEW DOWN IN THE 6200 BLOCK OF STAR PATH. TREES BLEW DOWN ON QUIET HOURS... OVERHEART LANE... TINTED HILL... AND SETTING STAR. MULTIPLE TREES AND LARGE TREE LIMBS OVER 10 INCHES IN DIAMETER BLEW DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BROKEN LAND PARKWAY AND STEVENS FOREST ROAD... AND ONTO A RESIDE
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Columbia, MD
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN NEAR SUMMER CLOUD WAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Elkridge, MD
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE DOWN ON 6200 BLOCK OF STAR ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Columbia, MD
UNK mph
Sep 22, 2021
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BROKEN TIMBER WAY AND SUMMER HOLLOW LANE
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Columbia, MD
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2020
1:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF RED BRANCH RD AND OLD ANNAPOLIS RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Columbia, MD
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2020
1:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF OAKLAND MILLS RD AND DOBBIN RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Columbia, 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 21045

2 reports
UNK category
Jun 7, 2024
12:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmed EF-1 tornado with 95 mph estimated peak winds. Estimated maximum path width was 75 yards. Estimated path length was 1.0 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Columbia, MD
UNK category
Jun 6, 2024
12:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 21045
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several videos of tornado on the ground in Columbia. Numerous trees and powerlines down near the intersection of Tamar Drive and High Tor Hill in Columbia.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Columbia, 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 21045 area census snapshot

People & households
Population40,866
Households15,368
Housing units15,826
Income
Median household income$117,323
$100k+ households47.3%
$150k+ households24.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,873
Attached single-family4,556
Small multifamily1,260
Large multifamily3,096
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share43.4%
Attached-home share28.8%
Multifamily share27.5%
Mobile-home share0.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,599
Renter-occupied4,769
Vacant units458
Home value & age
Median home value$438,500
Owner homes $300k+87.8%
Owner homes $500k+31.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1979
Older-home share56.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,086
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 21045 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 28 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 21045, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 21045?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 21045 is 1.75″. It was reported near Columbia, MD on June 15, 2021.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 21045 — 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 21045 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 21045 — 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 21045 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 21045 — 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 21045 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 21045 — 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 21045, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 21045, 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.

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