Hail History

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Hail history for Emmitsburg, MD

Last hail within 10 milesMar 16, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 22, 2019
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles143

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Emmitsburg on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 22, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Emmitsburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 16, 20251 in
quarter		Taneytown
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Emmitsburg		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 Emmitsburg by year

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When hail season peaks near Emmitsburg

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (3).

JanFeb1MarApr1May2Jun3Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Emmitsburg

Jun 23, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairfield (6 mi from Emmitsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): The Adams County 911 centered relayed a report from local law enforcement of golf-ball sized hail at Fairfield and Carrol Valley.

Aug 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thurmont (7 mi from Emmitsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail (1.75 in diameter) was reported near Thurmont Elementary School.

Jul 12, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Belle Grove (0 mi from Emmitsburg)

Jul 23, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · High Field (8 mi from Emmitsburg)

May 15, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Gettysburg (9 mi from Emmitsburg)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Emmitsburg

143 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Emmitsburg since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Apr 19, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWoodsboro, Fairfield, Gettysburg
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedMiddleburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedThurmont
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedTaneytown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedThurmont, Taneytown
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 13, 202660 mph, estimatedSt Anthony
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedTaneytown, Lantz
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202559 mph, measuredLantz
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202560 mph, estimatedCreagerstown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, estimatedRound Top
1 wind report		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 Emmitsburg; 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.

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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 Emmitsburg.

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