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Hail history for Hillsmere Shores, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillsmere Shores on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near Hillsmere Shores
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hillsmere Shores in the last two years.
Hail days near Hillsmere Shores by year
When hail season peaks near Hillsmere Shores
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Hillsmere Shores
Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bestgate (3 mi from Hillsmere Shores)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported by a trained spotter about 3 miles west-southwest of Annapolis.Jul 1, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riva (5 mi from Hillsmere Shores)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Riva, including near the intersection of Riva Road and Forest Road.Jun 2, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Crofton (10 mi from Hillsmere Shores)
Jun 27, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · South River (6 mi from Hillsmere Shores)
Jun 30, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Naval Academy (4 mi from Hillsmere Shores)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillsmere Shores
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | EF? | Cape St. Claire 8 mi from Hillsmere Shores |
| Jul 31, 2025 | EF0 | Naval Academy 3 mi from Hillsmere Shores |
| Jul 5, 2022 | EF? | South River 6 mi from Hillsmere Shores |
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF2 | Owensville 8 mi from Hillsmere Shores |
| Sep 3, 2020 | EF0 | Annapolis Lee Field Airport 4 mi from Hillsmere Shores |
| Jul 24, 2017 | EF2 | Stevensville Bay Airport 8 mi from Hillsmere Shores |
| Sep 28, 2006 | F1 | Severna Park 9 mi from Hillsmere Shores |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillsmere Shores
246 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillsmere Shores since 2006, on 111 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Galesville, Deale, Shady Side 7 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Bay Ridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Annapolis, Parole 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Annapolis, Cape St. Claire 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Galesville 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Annapolis, Normans Is 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Crownsville, Stevensville Bay Airport, Parole 6 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Stevensville Bay Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Owensville, Stvnsvll Kentmorr Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Romancoke 1 wind report |
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 Hillsmere Shores; 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 Hillsmere Shores.
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