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Hail history for Boonsboro, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Boonsboro on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Boonsboro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Shepherdstown 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Boonsboro |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Halfway 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Boonsboro |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Middletown, Braddock Hgts 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Boonsboro |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Boonsboro by year
When hail season peaks near Boonsboro
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Boonsboro
Apr 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burkittsville (8 mi from Boonsboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Burkittsville.Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Broad Run (8 mi from Boonsboro)
Aug 7, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fiery Siding (6 mi from Boonsboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported off of Alternate US-40 Old National Pike near Funkstown.Jun 16, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Braddock Hgts (9 mi from Boonsboro)
May 15, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Burkittsville (8 mi from Boonsboro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Boonsboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF0 | Boonsboro 1 mi from Boonsboro |
| May 17, 2011 | EF0 | Garfield 8 mi from Boonsboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Boonsboro
234 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Boonsboro since 2006, on 118 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 19, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Sharpsburg, Bridgeport, Smithsburg 6 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Sharpsburg, Gapland, Arnoldtown 6 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Middletown, Myersville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Funkstown 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Arnoldtown 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Arnoldtown, Middletown, Myersville 8 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Hagerstown, Shepherdstown 3 wind reports |
| May 13, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Hagerstown 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Middletown, Myersville, Shepherdstown 3 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Sharpsburg, Lincoln Avenue, Funkstown 5 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 Boonsboro; 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 Boonsboro.
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