Hail History

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Hail history for Rising Sun, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 5, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 1, 2023
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles235

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rising Sun on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 1, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Rising Sun

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 5, 20260.75 in
penny		Perryville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Rising Sun		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 20251 in
quarter		Kilby Corner
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Rising Sun		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Woodlawn, Blueball
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Rising Sun		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 Rising Sun by year

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When hail season peaks near Rising Sun

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and June (4).

JanFebMar4Apr4May4Jun3Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Rising Sun

Apr 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Port Deposit (7 mi from Rising Sun)

Jun 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oxford (7 mi from Rising Sun)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Oxford Borough.

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lapidum (8 mi from Rising Sun)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at the Steppingstone Museum.

Apr 1, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Calvert (3 mi from Rising Sun)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported in Plumpton Park Zoo.

May 3, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Woodlawn (4 mi from Rising Sun)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rising Sun

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 14, 2026EF1Kirkwood
10 mi from Rising Sun		2.9 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Calvert
3 mi from Rising Sun		5.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 1, 2021EF2Oxford
7 mi from Rising Sun		5.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Nov 30, 2020EF1Woodlawn
4 mi from Rising Sun		3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 23, 2013EF0Darlington
8 mi from Rising Sun		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rising Sun

235 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rising Sun since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 12, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedDarlington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 202663 mph, measuredHavre De Grace, Port Deposit, Conowingo
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedNorth East
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202660 mph, measuredPort Deposit
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202649 mph, estimatedWakefield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202660 mph, estimatedKilby Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202560 mph, estimatedColora, Webster Vlg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202560 mph, estimatedKilby Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202560 mph, estimatedOakryn, Kilby Corner, Conowingo Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202560 mph, estimatedRising Sun, Nottingham, Hayesville
4 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 Rising Sun; 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 Rising Sun.

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