Hail History

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Hail history for Middle River, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 28, 2026
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles260

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Middle River on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 28, 2026. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Middle River ranks #401 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Middle River

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Highlandtown, Dundalk
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Middle River		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 20251 in
quarter		Dundalk
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Middle River		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 Middle River by year

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When hail season peaks near Middle River

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (12) and July (11).

Jan1FebMar4Apr2May10Jun11Jul12AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Middle River

Jul 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dundalk (6 mi from Middle River)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported hail to the size of golf balls.

Jun 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clayton (8 mi from Middle River)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bowleys Quarters (3 mi from Middle River)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported. Some vehicles sustained damage.

Jun 14, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgemere (7 mi from Middle River)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported near Edgemere.

Jul 28, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highlandtown (6 mi from Middle River)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Middle River

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 10, 2026EF?Dundalk
6 mi from Middle River
May 16, 2025EF1Port Covengton
10 mi from Middle River		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF1Canton
8 mi from Middle River		2.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF1St Helena
7 mi from Middle River		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF0Canton
8 mi from Middle River		0.4 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Baltimore Martin St
1 mi from Middle River		0.9 mi long, 110 yd wide
Apr 22, 2023EF0Fork
9 mi from Middle River		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 1, 2021EF0Fort Howard
9 mi from Middle River		6.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 2, 2018EF1Penn Mary Jct
8 mi from Middle River		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Nov 2, 2018EF1St Helena
7 mi from Middle River		1.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 10, 2013EF0Sparrows Pt
10 mi from Middle River		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 10, 2013EF0Fork
9 mi from Middle River		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Middle River

260 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Middle River since 2006, on 129 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Aug 6, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedParkville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedEdgemere, Fells Point, Dundalk
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedCarney, Rosedale, Joppatowne
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedChase
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedDundalk
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedBaltimore
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 202658 mph, measuredMiddle River, Rosedale
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedEssex
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 20, 202666 mph, measuredSparrows Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedStoneleigh, Edgemere
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 Middle River; 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 Middle River.

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