Hail History

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Hail history for Hunt Valley, MD

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Jun 23, 2015
Hail days since 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles297

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hunt Valley on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Jun 23, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Hunt Valley

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251 in
quarter		Emory Grove
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hunt Valley		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Timonium, Green Spg Jct
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Hunt Valley		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Hunt Valley by year

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When hail season peaks near Hunt Valley

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (6).

JanFeb1Mar3Apr4May7Jun3Jul6Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hunt Valley

Jun 23, 2015 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Padonia (3 mi from Hunt Valley)

Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Timonium (4 mi from Hunt Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball-sized hail in Timonium. Minor siding damage was reported on Belfast Road.

Jul 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Laurel Brook (10 mi from Hunt Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Fallston.

May 3, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Timonium (4 mi from Hunt Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Timonium.

Jun 4, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Taylor (8 mi from Hunt Valley)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hunt Valley

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 3, 2021EF1Sunnybrook
4 mi from Hunt Valley		2.2 mi long, 120 yd wide
Apr 26, 2019EF1Corbett
5 mi from Hunt Valley		2.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF0Evna
8 mi from Hunt Valley		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 17, 2010EF1Raspeburg
10 mi from Hunt Valley		0.1 mi long, 175 yd wide
Nov 17, 2010EF1Parkville
10 mi from Hunt Valley		0.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 13, 2007EF0Butler
6 mi from Hunt Valley		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hunt Valley

297 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hunt Valley since 2006, on 134 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Feb 24, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedCockeysville, Parkville, Pikesville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedReisterstown, Cockeysville, Pikesville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedCarney
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedBrooklandville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedBentley Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedReisterstown, Timonium, Bentley Springs
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedSt Georges, Hereford
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedWoodensburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedStoneleigh, Hunt Vly
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202670 mph, estimatedEccleston, Bare Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Hunt Valley; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Hunt Valley.

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