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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 21531

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 21531 from July 13, 1971 through September 4, 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 21531 · 1971–present Updated Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 21531

5 reports

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1.00″ hail

May 2, 2022
1:15 AM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Friendsville, MD

1.75″ hail

May 31, 2008
7:25 AM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Emergency management reported golf ball size hail southwest of Friendsville.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.43 SSE Neeler Glade, MD

0.75″ hail

Jun 29, 2006
5:23 PM EST

Hail report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Friendsville, MD

0.75″ hail

Aug 1, 2002
5:40 PM EST

Hail report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Friendsville, MD

1.50″ hail

Jun 2, 1998
9:12 PM EST

Hail report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Friendsville, 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 21531

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UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
5:26 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Wires down at 5000 block of Friendsville road.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
5:20 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: About half a dozen calls for trees and wires down in the Friendsville area

NWS Wind Report Location: Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
5:15 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: About half a dozen calls for trees and wires down in the Friendsville area

NWS Wind Report Location: Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
5:05 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down in the 1000 block of Glade Rd

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nw Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Aug 16, 2026
9:58 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down onto MD 42 Friendsville Rd and Buffalo Run Rd

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Aug 16, 2026
9:04 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: One tree down near the intersection of Friendsville Addison Rd and Mill Run Rd.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Aug 16, 2026
8:52 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down onto MD 42 Friendsville Rd and Buffalo Run Rd

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Jun 11, 2026
8:50 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Multiple downed trees and utility lines reported on Bear Creek Road.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Jun 6, 2026
7:35 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Large tree down along Trap Run Rd.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Jun 25, 2025
7:18 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees uprooted and snapped along Blooming Rose Rd between Trap Run Rd and White Rock Rd... as well as along Trap Run Rd. between Blooming Rose Rd. and White Rock Crosscut Rd. No structual damage. Some roads blocked by trees and powerlines.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Apr 20, 2025
12:55 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Structural damage to a home in Friendsville with significant roof damage. Roof partially blown off. Power lines and poles laying on home.

NWS Wind Report Location: Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Apr 20, 2025
12:45 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees blew down in Friendsville... including on MD-742/MD-42 Friendsville Road at First Avenue.

NWS Wind Report Location: Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Apr 20, 2025
12:42 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees blew down near Friendsville... including on MD-42 Friendsville Road at Asher Glade Road.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Apr 20, 2025
12:42 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous calls received of tree damage in the Friendsville area

NWS Wind Report Location: Friendsville, MD

UNK mph

Mar 16, 2025
5:15 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines blown down across northwestern Garrett County.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Friendsville, 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 21531

4 reports

UNK category

May 11, 2024
11:55 PM UTC

Tornado report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado was confirmed between Asher Glade and Selbysville. The tornado was on the ground for about 3 miles with a maximum path width of about 75 yards.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Friendsville, MD

EF0 category

Jul 30, 2008
4:43 PM EST-5

Tornado report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: This was the 3rd segment of a tornado that began in Fayette county Pennsylvania, crossed Preston county West Virginia, and then moved into Garrett county Maryland and dissipated. The tornado entered Garrett county about one and one quarter miles north northwest of Sand Spring, and dissipated just east of Accident. The storm caused EF0 damage in Garrett county with maximum winds estimated at 85 MPH, a path length of nearly four and one quarter miles, and a maximum width of 150 yards. Damage in Friendsville was to 12 homes and 2 businesses with minor roof damage, 2 mobile homes with major damage, and 1 small trailer destroyed. Damage in Accident was to 12 homes with minor roof damage, and 2 homes with major damage. Much of the damage was due to large trees falling on structures.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.32 NNW Sand Spg, MD

F2 category

Jun 2, 1998
8:50 PM EST

Tornado report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: W Friendsville, MD

F1 category

Jul 13, 1971
10:45 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 21531

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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 21531 area census snapshot

People & households

Population2,346

Households1,101

Housing units1,389

Income

Median household income$53,750

$100k+ households35.1%

$150k+ households12.4%

Housing stock

Single-family detached1,135

Attached single-family6

Small multifamily17

Large multifamily26

Mobile homes205

Housing mix

Single-family share81.7%

Attached-home share0.4%

Multifamily share3.1%

Mobile-home share14.8%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied935

Renter-occupied166

Vacant units288

Home value & age

Median home value$169,500

Owner homes $300k+11.6%

Owner homes $500k+2.1%

Owner homes $750k+1.0%

Median year built1981

Older-home share46.7%

Vehicle context

Households with cars1,052

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 21531 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 41 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 21531, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 21531?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 21531 is 1.75″. It was reported near Neeler Glade, MD on May 31, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 21531 — 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 21531 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 21531 — 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 21531 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 21531 — 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 21531 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 21531 — 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 21531, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 21531, 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 21531

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