Hail History

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Hail history for Gambrills, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 1, 2021
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles371

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gambrills on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2021. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Gambrills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 4, 20260.75 in
penny
South Gate
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Gambrills
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Delmont, Pioneer City, Odenton
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Gambrills
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Gambrills by year

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When hail season peaks near Gambrills

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (9) and June (8).

JanFebMar5Apr5May8Jun6Jul9Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gambrills

Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bestgate (10 mi from Gambrills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported by a trained spotter about 3 miles west-southwest of Annapolis.

Aug 1, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arundel Gardens (8 mi from Gambrills)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75) was reported off of Furnace Branch Road in Glen Burnie.

Jul 1, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riva (10 mi from Gambrills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Riva, including near the intersection of Riva Road and Forest Road.

Jul 1, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collington (8 mi from Gambrills)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported northwest of Bowie.

Apr 24, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pasadena (5 mi from Gambrills)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gambrills

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 28, 2026EF?Green Haven
9 mi from Gambrills
Jun 18, 2025EF0Odenton
3 mi from Gambrills
0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 5, 2022EF1Collington
9 mi from Gambrills
0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 29, 2015EF0Laurel
10 mi from Gambrills
1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 15, 2014EF0Savage
10 mi from Gambrills
0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Ft
6 mi from Gambrills
0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Airport
5 mi from Gambrills
6.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2011EF0Collington
8 mi from Gambrills
0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 5, 2011EF0Conaways
8 mi from Gambrills
0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Severna Park
6 mi from Gambrills
2.0 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gambrills

371 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gambrills since 2006, on 154 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Mar 8, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedCrownsville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGlenn Dale, Bowie, Severn
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedBowie, Montpelier, Glenn Dale
9 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202661 mph, measuredBWI Marshall Airport, Elkridge, Glen Burnie
7 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedPasadena, Glen Burnie, Odenton
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202658 mph, measuredBWI Marshall Airport, Fort Meade, Baltmore-Washingto
10 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, estimatedConaways
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202670 mph, estimatedCrownsville, Parole, Arnold
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedConaways
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202662 mph, measuredGarland, Crownsville
2 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 Gambrills; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Gambrills.

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