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Hail history for Riva, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Riva on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Riva
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Robinson 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Riva |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Riva by year
When hail season peaks near Riva
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Riva
Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bestgate (2 mi from Riva)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported by a trained spotter about 3 miles west-southwest of Annapolis.Jul 1, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riva (0 mi from Riva)
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 (10 mi from Riva)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported northwest of Bowie.Jun 27, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Millersville (9 mi from Riva)
May 14, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Odenton (10 mi from Riva)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Riva
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | EF? | Cape St. Claire 10 mi from Riva |
| Jul 31, 2025 | EF0 | Naval Academy 5 mi from Riva |
| Jun 18, 2025 | EF0 | Odenton 10 mi from Riva |
| Jul 5, 2022 | EF1 | Collington 9 mi from Riva |
| Jul 5, 2022 | EF? | South River 4 mi from Riva |
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF2 | Owensville 7 mi from Riva |
| Sep 3, 2020 | EF0 | Annapolis Lee Field Airport 1 mi from Riva |
| Apr 5, 2011 | EF0 | Collington 7 mi from Riva |
| Apr 5, 2011 | EF0 | Conaways 7 mi from Riva |
| Sep 28, 2006 | F1 | Severna Park 8 mi from Riva |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Riva
296 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Riva since 2006, on 126 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on May 19, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Deale, Galesville, Shady Side 6 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Bay Ridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Bowie, Annapolis, Parole 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Bowie, Annapolis, Millersville 6 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Galesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Odenton 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Conaways, Annapolis 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Crownsville, Parole, Arnold 5 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Conaways 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Owensville, Crownsville 2 wind reports |
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 Riva; 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 Riva.
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