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Hail history for Emmitsburg, MD

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 16, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 22, 2019

Ane haili ijiin 200610

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon8

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

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Mar 16, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Taneytown 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Emmitsburg	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 10 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (3).

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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 (50-sent coin) · Belle Grove (0 mi from Emmitsburg)

Jul 23, 2014 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · High Field (8 mi from Emmitsburg)

May 15, 2018 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · 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.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 10, 2026	damage a reported	Woodsboro, Fairfield, Gettysburg 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026	damage a reported	Middleburg 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage a reported	Thurmont 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage a reported	Taneytown 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage a reported	Thurmont, Taneytown 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 13, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	St Anthony 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	Taneytown, Lantz 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 2025	59 mph, a measured	Lantz 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Creagerstown 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Round 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.

Cities nearby

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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