Hail History

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Hail history for Reisterstown, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 5, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 16, 2025
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles241

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Reisterstown on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Reisterstown ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Reisterstown

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 5, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Hampstead, Finksburg, Reese
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Reisterstown		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 16, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Fowblesburg, Emory Grove
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Reisterstown		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20251 in
quarter		Green Spg Jct, Owings Mills
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Reisterstown		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 Reisterstown by year

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When hail season peaks near Reisterstown

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (5).

Jan1FebMar3Apr5May5Jun4Jul4AugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Reisterstown

May 16, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fowblesburg (6 mi from Reisterstown)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported south-southeast of Hampstead.

Jun 13, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Smallwood (10 mi from Reisterstown)

Apr 25, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eldersburg (8 mi from Reisterstown)

Jun 23, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Harrisonville (5 mi from Reisterstown)

Apr 15, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Glyndon (1 mi from Reisterstown)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Reisterstown

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 11, 2026EF0Henryton
8 mi from Reisterstown		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF2Flohrville
8 mi from Reisterstown		4.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF2Flohrville
8 mi from Reisterstown		4.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF1Eastview
7 mi from Reisterstown		2.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF0Trenton
10 mi from Reisterstown		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 31, 2009EF0Gamber
6 mi from Reisterstown		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 13, 2007EF0Butler
8 mi from Reisterstown		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Reisterstown

241 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Reisterstown since 2006, on 120 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 4, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedPikesville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedMarriottsville, Randallstown, Owings Mills
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedRandallstown, Owings Mills, Brooklandville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedHampstead
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202681 mph, measuredHenryton, Finksburg, Eldersburg
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedGamber, St Georges
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedWoodensburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedEldersburg, Hunt Vly
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202670 mph, estimatedEccleston, Henryton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedWhitehouse
1 wind report		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 Reisterstown; 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 Reisterstown.

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