Hail History

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Hail history for Pleasant Hills, MD

Last hail within 10 milesSep 6, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 3, 2025
Hail days since 200639
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles380

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pleasant Hills on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 3, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Pleasant Hills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Emmorton, Glenwood
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Pleasant Hills		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Benson, Glenwood
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Pleasant Hills		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 Pleasant Hills by year

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When hail season peaks near Pleasant Hills

Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and June (9).

Jan1FebMar5Apr1May9Jun13Jul9Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Pleasant Hills

Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bel Air (4 mi from Pleasant Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of golf ball sized hail came from the public in Bel Air.

Jun 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rocks (10 mi from Pleasant Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Chrome Hill.

Jul 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Laurel Brook (4 mi from Pleasant Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Fallston.

Jun 22, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fountain Green (7 mi from Pleasant Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Bel Air.

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Emmorton (5 mi from Pleasant Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pleasant Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2024EF1Baltimore Martin St
10 mi from Pleasant Hills		0.9 mi long, 110 yd wide
Apr 22, 2023EF0Fork
3 mi from Pleasant Hills		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 22, 2023EF0Fallston Airport
2 mi from Pleasant Hills		5.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 3, 2021EF1Sunnybrook
10 mi from Pleasant Hills		2.2 mi long, 120 yd wide
Aug 13, 2013EF0Calvary
7 mi from Pleasant Hills		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 10, 2013EF0Fork
3 mi from Pleasant Hills		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF1Bagley
1 mi from Pleasant Hills		1.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 12, 2011EF0Belcamp
9 mi from Pleasant Hills		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 20, 2009EF0Bagley
1 mi from Pleasant Hills		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 16, 2007EF1Fallston
2 mi from Pleasant Hills		4.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pleasant Hills

380 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pleasant Hills since 2006, on 168 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Apr 6, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedFallston
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedBel Air
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedJoppa, Bel Air
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedCarney, Joppatowne, Pleasant Furnace
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedChase
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedJarrettsville, Bel Air
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedForest Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202660 mph, estimatedGibson Manor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202661 mph, measuredAbingdon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202560 mph, estimatedGlen Arm
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 Pleasant Hills; 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 Pleasant Hills.

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