Hail History

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Hail history for Joppatowne, MD

Last hail within 10 milesSep 6, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 3, 2025
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles292

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Joppatowne on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 3, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Joppatowne

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Emmorton, Glenwood
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Joppatowne		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Benson, Glenwood
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Joppatowne		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 Joppatowne by year

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When hail season peaks near Joppatowne

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (15) and June (12).

Jan1FebMar5Apr2May12Jun15Jul11Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Joppatowne

Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bel Air (8 mi from Joppatowne)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of golf ball sized hail came from the public in Bel Air.

Jul 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Laurel Brook (9 mi from Joppatowne)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Fallston.

Jun 22, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fountain Green (10 mi from Joppatowne)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Bel Air.

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Emmorton (7 mi from Joppatowne)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported.

Jun 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clayton (1 mi from Joppatowne)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Joppatowne

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2024EF1Baltimore Martin St
6 mi from Joppatowne		0.9 mi long, 110 yd wide
Apr 22, 2023EF0Fork
6 mi from Joppatowne		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 22, 2023EF0Fallston Airport
6 mi from Joppatowne		5.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 13, 2013EF0Calvary
9 mi from Joppatowne		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 10, 2013EF0Fork
6 mi from Joppatowne		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF1Bagley
5 mi from Joppatowne		1.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 12, 2011EF0Belcamp
8 mi from Joppatowne		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 20, 2009EF0Bagley
5 mi from Joppatowne		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 20, 2009EF1Martin Airport Bal
9 mi from Joppatowne		5.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 16, 2007EF1Fallston
7 mi from Joppatowne		4.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Joppatowne

292 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Joppatowne since 2006, on 138 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Apr 6, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedBel Air
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedRosedale, Bowleys Quarters, Joppa
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedCarney, Joppatowne, Pleasant Furnace
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedChase
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedBel Air
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedRosedale
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedEssex
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202661 mph, measuredAbingdon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202560 mph, estimatedGlen Arm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202560 mph, estimatedBel Air
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 Joppatowne; 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 Joppatowne.

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