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Hail history for Rising Sun, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rising Sun on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 1, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Rising Sun
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Perryville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Rising Sun |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Kilby Corner 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Rising Sun |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Woodlawn, Blueball 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Rising Sun |
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Of 18 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (4) and June (4).
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Apr 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Port Deposit (7 mi from Rising Sun)
Jun 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oxford (7 mi from Rising Sun)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Oxford Borough.Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lapidum (8 mi from Rising Sun)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at the Steppingstone Museum.Apr 1, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Calvert (3 mi from Rising Sun)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported in Plumpton Park Zoo.May 3, 2025 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Woodlawn (4 mi from Rising Sun)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rising Sun
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | EF1 | Kirkwood 10 mi from Rising Sun |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF1 | Calvert 3 mi from Rising Sun |
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF2 | Oxford 7 mi from Rising Sun |
| Nov 30, 2020 | EF1 | Woodlawn 4 mi from Rising Sun |
| Jul 23, 2013 | EF0 | Darlington 8 mi from Rising Sun |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rising Sun
235 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rising Sun since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Darlington 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 63 mph, a measured | Havre De Grace, Port Deposit, Conowingo 8 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | North East 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Port Deposit 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 49 mph, a estimat | Wakefield 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Kilby Corner 1 wind report |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Colora, Webster Vlg 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Kilby Corner 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Oakryn, Kilby Corner, Conowingo Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Rising Sun, Nottingham, Hayesville 4 wind reports |
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 Rising Sun; 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 Rising Sun.
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