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Hail history for Eldersburg, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Eldersburg on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 3, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Eldersburg ranks #770 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Eldersburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Finksburg, Reese 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Eldersburg |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Emory Grove 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Eldersburg |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Glenwood, Owings Mills 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Eldersburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Eldersburg by year
When hail season peaks near Eldersburg
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Eldersburg
Jun 13, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Smallwood (8 mi from Eldersburg)
May 3, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Glenwood (8 mi from Eldersburg)
Apr 25, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eldersburg (1 mi from Eldersburg)
Jun 23, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Harrisonville (7 mi from Eldersburg)
Apr 15, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Glyndon (8 mi from Eldersburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Eldersburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | EF1 | Sykesville Mape Airport 6 mi from Eldersburg |
| Mar 11, 2026 | EF0 | Henryton 4 mi from Eldersburg |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF2 | Flohrville 2 mi from Eldersburg |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF2 | Flohrville 2 mi from Eldersburg |
| Jun 21, 2016 | EF0 | Florence 10 mi from Eldersburg |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF1 | Eastview 7 mi from Eldersburg |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Cover 10 mi from Eldersburg |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF0 | Gamber 6 mi from Eldersburg |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Alpha 5 mi from Eldersburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Eldersburg
256 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Eldersburg since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 4, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Watersville 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Sykesville, West Friendship, Marriottsville 9 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Randallstown, Owings Mills 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Woodstock 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Henryton, Sykesville, Gaither 12 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Gamber, St Georges 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Florence 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Day, Berrett, Cover 5 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Lisbon, Alpha, Cooksville 9 wind reports |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Watersville 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 Eldersburg; 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 Eldersburg.
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