Hail History

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Hail history for Smithsburg, MD

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 7, 20230.88 in (5-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Aug 7, 2023
Ane haili ijiin 200620
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon14
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles242

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Smithsburg on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Aug 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Smithsburg

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Smithsburg in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Smithsburg meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Smithsburg

Of 20 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in August (6) and June (5).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Smithsburg

Aug 7, 2023 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Cavetown (0 mi from Smithsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Two-inch diamter hail was reported in the 100 block of Vody's Court.

Aug 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thurmont (10 mi from Smithsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail (1.75 in diameter) was reported near Thurmont Elementary School.

Jun 23, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Edgemont (3 mi from Smithsburg)

May 19, 2019 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Maugansville (10 mi from Smithsburg)

Jul 23, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Ringgold (3 mi from Smithsburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Smithsburg

DateRatingWherePath
May 17, 2011EF0Garfield
5 mi from Smithsburg
1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2011EF1Maugansville
9 mi from Smithsburg
2.1 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Smithsburg

242 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Smithsburg since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Apr 19, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage a reportedBridgeport, Smithsburg, Wolfsville
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage a reportedWolfsville
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage a reportedHagerstown, Waynesboro, Funkstown
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage a reportedRouzerville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedWolfsville, Utica, Thurmont
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, a estimatMaugansville, Rouzerville
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202670 mph, a measuredHagerstown Rgnl, Hagerstown, Waynesboro
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202660 mph, a estimatHagerstown
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, a estimatGarfield, Lantz
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202566 mph, a measuredHagerstown Rgnl, Paramt, Lantz
3 wind reports
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 Smithsburg; 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 Smithsburg.

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