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Hail history for Shady Side, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shady Side on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Shady Side
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Shady Side in the last two years.
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Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bestgate (9 mi from Shady Side)
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 (8 mi from Shady Side)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Riva, including near the intersection of Riva Road and Forest Road.Aug 14, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Deale (5 mi from Shady Side)
Apr 21, 2017 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · North Beach (10 mi from Shady Side)
May 16, 2022 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · North Beach (10 mi from Shady Side)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shady Side
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | EF0 | Naval Academy 9 mi from Shady Side |
| Jul 5, 2022 | EF? | South River 6 mi from Shady Side |
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF2 | Owensville 5 mi from Shady Side |
| Sep 3, 2020 | EF0 | Annapolis Lee Field Airport 8 mi from Shady Side |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shady Side
203 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shady Side since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 1, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Upper Marlboro, Deale, Galesville 10 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 41 mph, a measured | Bay Ridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Annapolis 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Annapolis 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Galesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 51 mph, a measured | Tilghman Island 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Annapolis 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | North Beach 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Owensville, Tracys Lndg 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 59 mph, a 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 Shady Side; 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 Shady Side.
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