June 18th Hailstorm Hits Anne Arrundel County, Maryland - What Homeowners Need to Know
- Joseph Paoletti
- Jun 22
- 2 min read
On June 18, 2025, multiple hailstorms were reported across Anne Arundel County, Maryland, including Severn, Fort Meade, Odenton, and Severna Park. According to official data from NOAA, hail sizes ranged from 1.00 to 1.25 inches—comparable to quarter to half-dollar sizes. While these may not seem extreme at first glance, they can still cause significant damage to the exterior of your home.
What Kind of Damage Can Hail This Size Cause?
Even hail around one inch in diameter can compromise various components of your home’s exterior—especially if your home is older or hasn't been inspected recently. Here’s what might be at risk:
Roofing: Asphalt shingles, particularly older or brittle ones, can sustain impact marks and suffer significant granule loss, reducing their ability to protect your home.
Aluminum Siding: Dents and dimples are common, especially on larger, more exposed panels.
Aluminum Trim Capping: The protective aluminum wrap around windows, doors amd fascia can suffer noticeable cosmetic damage that reduces curb appeal and resale value.
Guttering: Gutters and downspouts may dent similarly to other exterior aluminum components of a home.
Window Screens: These are often overlooked but are highly susceptible to tearing or puncturing, or denting (if aluminum) from hail impact.
“My Car’s Fine, So My House Must Be Too”—Not Necessarily.
It’s a common misconception that if your car didn’t take a beating, your home must have escaped damage as well. But here’s the catch: homes and cars are designed and positioned very differently. Roofing systems and siding are exposed at different angles and can experience impact differently than a vehicle. A car's impact resistance and malleability will likely be very different than the exterior of your house. Plus, hail damage to a roof isn’t always visible from the ground, and aluminum siding damage can go unnoticed until it's viewed with the proper lighting.
Don’t Assume—Get a Free Inspection
The only way to know for sure whether your home sustained damage is to get a professional inspection. Many reputable contractors offer free exterior inspections, and it’s better to catch damage early than let it go undetected until costly repairs are needed.
If your home is in or around the Severn, Fort Meade, Odenton, or Severna Park areas and was in the path of the June 18th hailstorms, now is the time to take action.
Contact us today to schedule your free storm damage inspection and ensure your home is protected before the next storm rolls through.
If you live within our service area, call (877) 846-9566, fill out the form below, or schedule your free inspection online.
