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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Garrett County, MD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Garrett County, MD from August 5, 1956 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

Wind Reports

223

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

2.00″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage Garrett County, MD · 1956–present Updated Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Garrett County

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1.00″ hail

May 5, 2025
1:30 AM UTC

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Oakland, MD

1.50″ hail

Aug 7, 2023
5:48 PM UTC

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: A couple of public reports of half dollar to ping pong ball sized hail in the North Glade area of Swanton... MD. Time estimated from radar.

NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Mc Henry, MD

2.00″ hail

Aug 7, 2023
5:46 PM UTC

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Photos of at least 2 inch hail between McHenry and Bittinger.

NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Mc Henry, MD

1.00″ hail

Jun 3, 2023
5:05 PM UTC

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Broadcast meteorologist relayed public report of quarter-sized hail near Accident.

NWS Hail Report Location: Accident, MD

1.50″ hail

Sep 25, 2022
3:03 PM UTC

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Mc Henry, MD

1.00″ hail

Sep 25, 2022
3:01 PM UTC

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Mc Henry, MD

1.00″ hail

May 2, 2022
1:15 AM UTC

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Friendsville, MD

1.50″ hail

Jun 2, 2019
6:24 PM UTC

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO PING PONG SIZED HAIL.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Gortner, MD

1.00″ hail

Jun 2, 2019
6:22 PM UTC

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Oakland, MD

0.88″ hail

Jun 28, 2013
2:28 PM EST-5

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2.67 E Redhouse, MD

1.00″ hail

Jul 31, 2012
11:34 AM EST-5

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.74 SW Bittinger, MD

1.00″ hail

Jul 24, 2012
10:50 AM EST-5

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E Accident, MD

2.00″ hail

Jul 4, 2012
6:27 PM EST-5

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2.33 NNE Swanton, MD

1.00″ hail

Jul 4, 2012
6:15 PM EST-5

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Oakland, MD

1.75″ hail

Jul 4, 2012
6:15 PM EST-5

Hail report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: .53 W Loch Lynn Hgts, 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 Garrett County

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UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
5:40 PM UTC

Wind report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees down on Savage River Rd

NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wnw Reynolds, MD

UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
5:35 PM UTC

Wind report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Wires down along White Oak Drive. Time estimated via radar.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Se Mc Henry, MD

UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
5:26 PM UTC

Wind report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A few calls for trees and wires down in the Deep Creek area

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sse Mc Henry, MD

UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
5:26 PM UTC

Wind report for Garrett County, MD

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
5:22 PM UTC

Wind report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: One call for trees down in the Accident area

NWS Wind Report Location: Accident, MD

UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
5:20 PM UTC

Wind report for Garrett County, MD

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 Garrett County, MD

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 Garrett County, MD

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

Sep 4, 2026
1:56 AM UTC

Wind report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down along Shingle Camp Road.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Mc Henry, MD

UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
1:56 AM UTC

Wind report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down along Bloomington Hill Road. Time estimated via radar.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Warnocks, MD

UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
1:49 AM UTC

Wind report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees down on Red Bird Ln

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Lonaconing, MD

UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
1:47 AM UTC

Wind report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down along Sandy Beach Lane. Time estimated via radar.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Mc Henry, MD

UNK mph

Sep 4, 2026
1:13 AM UTC

Wind report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down near Bittinger Road. Time estimated via radar.

NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ne Deer Park, MD

UNK mph

Aug 16, 2026
9:58 PM UTC

Wind report for Garrett County, MD

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 Garrett County, MD

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

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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 Garrett County

11 reports

UNK category

May 13, 2024
12:09 AM UTC

Tornado report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

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

NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Friendsville, MD

UNK category

May 11, 2024
11:55 PM UTC

Tornado report for Garrett County, MD

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 Garrett County, MD

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

F0 category

Jul 10, 2001
3:45 PM EST

Tornado report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A weak F0 tornado touched down about 2 miles northeast of Grantsville. The tornado moved southeast along a sporadic 4-mile long path to around 5 ½ miles east of Grantsville. Maximum winds along the 40-yard wide path were estimated to be around 70 MPH. Damage was minimal and consisted of several trees and large branches.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Grantsville, MD

F2 category

Jun 2, 1998
8:50 PM EST

Tornado report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: W Friendsville, MD

F2 category

Jun 2, 1998
8:38 PM EST

Tornado report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Finzel, MD

F3 category

Jun 3, 1980
1:55 PM CST

Tornado report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MD

F2 category

Jun 20, 1977
4:35 PM CST

Tornado report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MD

F1 category

Jun 28, 1973
2:50 PM CST

Tornado report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MD

F1 category

Jul 13, 1971
10:45 PM CST

Tornado report for Garrett County, MD

Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MD

F3 category

May 19, 1967
6:15 PM CST

Tornado report for Garrett County, MD

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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U.S. Census Data · County

Garrett County, MD area census snapshot

People & households

Population28,713

Households12,565

Housing units18,567

Income

Median household income$69,031

$100k+ households36.4%

$150k+ households14.0%

Housing stock

Single-family detached14,649

Attached single-family1,020

Small multifamily673

Large multifamily565

Mobile homes1,593

Housing mix

Single-family share78.9%

Attached-home share5.5%

Multifamily share6.7%

Mobile-home share8.6%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied10,180

Renter-occupied2,385

Vacant units6,002

Home value & age

Median home value$217,000

Owner homes $300k+32.1%

Owner homes $500k+12.4%

Owner homes $750k+4.9%

Median year built1981

Older-home share47.8%

Vehicle context

Households with cars11,614

Free hail maps

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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Garrett County

21550 90

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21531 50

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21532 48

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Garrett County have on record?

Our records show 49 hail, 223 wind, and 11 tornado reports in Garrett County, 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 Garrett County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Garrett County is 2.00″. It was reported near Mc Henry, MD on August 7, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Garrett County — 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 Garrett County address?

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