Hail History

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Hail history for Bel Air, MD

Last hail within 10 milesSep 6, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.25 inAug 18, 2011
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles420

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bel Air on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Aug 18, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Bel Air

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Emmorton, Glenwood
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Bel Air		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Benson, Glenwood
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Bel Air		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 Bel Air by year

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When hail season peaks near Bel Air

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (7).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr1May7Jun8Jul4Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bel Air

Aug 18, 2011 · 2.25 in · Aldino Airport (9 mi from Bel Air)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail 2.25 inches in diameter was reported.

Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bel Air (0 mi from Bel Air)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of golf ball sized hail came from the public in Bel Air.

Jun 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rocks (7 mi from Bel Air)

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

Jul 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Laurel Brook (6 mi from Bel Air)

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

Jun 22, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fountain Green (3 mi from Bel Air)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Bel Air.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bel Air

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 22, 2023EF0Fork
7 mi from Bel Air		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 22, 2023EF0Fallston Airport
5 mi from Bel Air		5.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 13, 2013EF0Calvary
5 mi from Bel Air		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 10, 2013EF0Fork
7 mi from Bel Air		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 19, 2012EF0Madonna
10 mi from Bel Air		1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF1Bagley
4 mi from Bel Air		1.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 12, 2011EF0Belcamp
7 mi from Bel Air		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 12, 2011EF0Street
10 mi from Bel Air		1.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 20, 2009EF0Bagley
4 mi from Bel Air		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 16, 2007EF1Fallston
4 mi from Bel Air		4.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bel Air

420 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bel Air since 2006, on 167 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Sep 15, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedFallston, Darlington
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedBel Air
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedJoppa, Bel Air, Darlington
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedChrome Hill, Churchville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedJoppatowne, Pleasant Furnace, Aberdeen
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedJarrettsville, Bel Air
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedAberdeen
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedAberdeen
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedForest Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202660 mph, estimatedGibson Manor
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 Bel Air; 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 Bel Air.

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