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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near La Plata, MD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near La Plata, MD from May 4, 1958 through June 26, 2024, 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

4.50″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage La Plata, MD · 1958–present Updated Daily · last Jun 26, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near La Plata, MD

20 reports

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1.00″ hail

Jul 16, 2023
12:22 AM UTC

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: La Plata, MD

1.00″ hail

Jun 16, 2023
10:54 PM UTC

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Wicomico, MD

1.00″ hail

Jun 16, 2023
10:50 PM UTC

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Dentsville, MD

1.00″ hail

Jun 16, 2023
10:37 PM UTC

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Q

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Port Tobacco Villag, MD

1.00″ hail

Jul 21, 2020
11:50 PM UTC

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW La Plata, MD

1.00″ hail

May 13, 2018
1:53 AM UTC

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: La Plata, MD

0.75″ hail

May 29, 2009
4:47 PM EST-5

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near La Plata.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNE Newtown, MD

1.25″ hail

May 29, 2009
4:43 PM EST-5

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported just south of La Plata.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNE Newtown, MD

1.25″ hail

May 29, 2009
4:41 PM EST-5

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported near Port Tobacco.

NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Port Tobacco, MD

0.88″ hail

Jun 6, 2005
11:15 PM EST

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: La Plata, MD

0.75″ hail

Mar 29, 2003
6:30 PM EST

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail fell.

NWS Hail Report Location: La Plata, MD

4.50″ hail

Apr 28, 2002
6:06 PM EST

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Golf ball to CD sized hail was observed.

NWS Hail Report Location: La Plata, MD

3.00″ hail

Apr 28, 2002
6:05 PM EST

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Slightly larger than baseball sized hail fell.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N La Plata, MD

0.75″ hail

Apr 23, 1999
3:37 PM EST

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S La Plata, MD

1.00″ hail

Apr 23, 1999
3:30 PM EST

Hail report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Newport, 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 La Plata, MD

30 reports

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UNK mph

Jun 26, 2024
9:22 PM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A tree was down in La Plata.

NWS Wind Report Location: La Plata, MD

UNK mph

Jul 16, 2023
12:27 AM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree onto house with significant damage along Farewell Ct. off of Mitchell Rd

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW La Plata, MD

UNK mph

Jul 16, 2023
12:20 AM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down along Darley Dr.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Port Tobacco Vill, MD

UNK mph

Jul 16, 2023
12:11 AM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree onto a house at 1382 Redwood Circle

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE La Plata, MD

UNK mph

Jul 16, 2023
12:09 AM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down onto house near the 1300 block of Redwood Circle.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE La Plata, MD

UNK mph

Jul 15, 2023
11:47 PM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection of Bel Alton-Newtown Rd and Mallow Rd

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Bel Alton, MD

UNK mph

Apr 22, 2023
6:07 PM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: THREE TREES REPORTED DOWN IN LA PLATA.

NWS Wind Report Location: La Plata, MD

UNK mph

Apr 6, 2023
9:38 PM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ALONG TRINITY CHURCH ROAD

NWS Wind Report Location: La Plata, MD

UNK mph

Jul 13, 2022
12:32 AM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A TREE BLEW DOWN ON STONESTREET RD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Dentsville, MD

UNK mph

Jul 27, 2021
12:27 AM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON CHICAMUXEN ROAD NEAR HENRY E. LACKEY HIGH SCHOOL.

NWS Wind Report Location: La Plata, MD

UNK mph

Jul 14, 2021
9:09 PM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE LA PLATA AREA.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW La Plata, MD

UNK mph

Jul 30, 2020
11:25 PM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AROUND LA PLATA

NWS Wind Report Location: La Plata, MD

UNK mph

Jun 22, 2020
8:28 PM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON US-301 NEAR ROSEWICK ROAD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW La Plata, MD

UNK mph

Nov 1, 2019
2:54 AM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE ON CHARLES STREET IN THE VICINITY OF ZEKIAH SWAMP.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE La Plata, MD

UNK mph

Nov 1, 2019
2:52 AM UTC

Wind report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE IN THE 7400 BLOCK OF CRAIN HIGHWAY.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW La Plata, 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 La Plata, MD

7 reports

UNK category

Feb 25, 2017
8:06 PM UTC

Tornado report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED EF-1 TORNADO NEAR LA PLATA AND WALDORF MD. ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WIND SPEED 90 MPH. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH 125 YARDS. PATH LENGTH 8.4 MILES. TOUCHDOWN AT 306 PM...LIFTED AT 317 PM.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW La Plata, MD

F1 category

Sep 8, 2004
11:58 AM EST

Tornado report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about 1 mile south of Garden Estates (about 6 miles sw of La Plata) on Biggs Farm Road. Several shelters and storage facilities were damaged or destroyed. Numerous trees, up to 2 feet in diameter, were either uprooted or topped. A large recreational van parked in front of a log-style home was overturned and at least 3 other automobiles were damaged from falling trees and debris. Then several homes sustained damage from felled trees, lost shingles, or suffered torn siding. A second touch down of the tornado brought damage to the Indian Head area, in west Charles County. 20 to 30 large trees, up to 3 feet in diameter, were uprooted. The total track length of the combined touchdowns was about 5 miles.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW La Plata, MD

F0 category

Jun 17, 2004
6:10 PM EST

Tornado report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down on the northside of LaPlata. It was short lived and only remained on the ground for a few minutes. It uprooted and topped about 30 trees.

NWS Tornado Report Location: La Plata, MD

F0 category

Mar 29, 2003
6:35 PM EST

Tornado report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down just east of La Plata near Hawkins Gate Road.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E La Plata, MD

F0 category

Mar 29, 2003
6:25 PM EST

Tornado report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down just southwest of La Plata.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW La Plata, MD

F2 category

Apr 28, 2002
6:02 PM EST

Tornado report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A second tornado briefly touched down just north of downtown La Plata.

NWS Tornado Report Location: La Plata, MD

F1 category

Jan 28, 1974
4:15 PM CST

Tornado report for La Plata, MD

Charles County · 44,546 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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La Plata, MD area census snapshot

People & households

Population10,470

Households3,665

Housing units3,961

Income

Median household income$121,707

$100k+ households47.5%

$150k+ households26.3%

Housing stock

Single-family detached1,903

Attached single-family1,279

Small multifamily180

Large multifamily599

Mobile homes0

Housing mix

Single-family share48.0%

Attached-home share32.3%

Multifamily share19.7%

Mobile-home share--

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied2,840

Renter-occupied825

Vacant units296

Home value & age

Median home value$405,200

Owner homes $300k+80.5%

Owner homes $500k+21.8%

Owner homes $750k+0.7%

Median year built1992

Older-home share14.3%

Vehicle context

Households with cars3,492

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does La Plata have on record?

Our records show 20 hail, 78 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near La Plata, MD, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 26, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in La Plata?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near La Plata, MD is 4.50″. It was reported near La Plata, MD on April 28, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in La Plata — 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 La Plata address?

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