Hail History

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Hail history for Herald Harbor, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 1, 2020
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles335

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Herald Harbor on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2020. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Herald Harbor

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 4, 20260.75 in
penny		South Gate
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Herald Harbor		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Delmont, Odenton, Robinson
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Herald Harbor		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 Herald Harbor by year

10610740860911041112131141511617118319120121122123124125126

When hail season peaks near Herald Harbor

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and June (8).

JanFebMar4Apr5May8Jun5Jul8AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Herald Harbor

Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bestgate (6 mi from Herald Harbor)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported by a trained spotter about 3 miles west-southwest of Annapolis.

Aug 1, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arundel Gardens (10 mi from Herald Harbor)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75) was reported off of Furnace Branch Road in Glen Burnie.

Jul 1, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riva (7 mi from Herald Harbor)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Riva, including near the intersection of Riva Road and Forest Road.

Apr 24, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pasadena (3 mi from Herald Harbor)

Jul 1, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Conaways (7 mi from Herald Harbor)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Herald Harbor

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 28, 2026EF?Green Haven
8 mi from Herald Harbor
Jul 28, 2026EF?Lake Shore
6 mi from Herald Harbor
Jul 28, 2026EF?Cape St. Claire
6 mi from Herald Harbor
Jul 31, 2025EF0Naval Academy
7 mi from Herald Harbor		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 18, 2025EF0Odenton
7 mi from Herald Harbor		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 3, 2020EF0Annapolis Lee Field Airport
7 mi from Herald Harbor		6.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Ft
10 mi from Herald Harbor		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Airport
10 mi from Herald Harbor		6.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2011EF0Collington
10 mi from Herald Harbor		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 5, 2011EF0Conaways
9 mi from Herald Harbor		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 30, 2010EF0Lake Shr
7 mi from Herald Harbor		0.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Severna Park
1 mi from Herald Harbor		2.0 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Herald Harbor

335 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Herald Harbor since 2006, on 137 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Mar 8, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedCrownsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedAnnapolis, Severn, Parole
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedAnnapolis, Millersville, Pasadena
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202661 mph, measuredBWI Marshall Airport, Glen Burnie, Green Haven
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedPasadena, Glen Burnie, Odenton
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202658 mph, measuredBWI Marshall Airport, Severn, Baltmore-Washingt
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, estimatedConaways, Annapolis
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202670 mph, estimatedCrownsville, Parole, Arnold
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedConaways
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202662 mph, measuredGarland, Crownsville
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 Herald Harbor; 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 Herald Harbor.

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