Hail History

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Hail history for South Gate, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 26, 2021
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles322

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Gate on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 26, 2021. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near South Gate

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

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When hail season peaks near South Gate

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (10) and June (8).

JanFebMar5Apr5May8Jun6Jul10Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Gate

Aug 1, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arundel Gardens (4 mi from South Gate)

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.

May 26, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waterloo (10 mi from South Gate)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported in Elkridge.

Apr 24, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pasadena (4 mi from South Gate)

Jul 1, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Conaways (9 mi from South Gate)

Jun 27, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Millersville (7 mi from South Gate)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Gate

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 28, 2026EF?Green Haven
6 mi from South Gate
Jul 28, 2026EF?Lake Shore
9 mi from South Gate
Jun 18, 2025EF0Odenton
6 mi from South Gate		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Relay
8 mi from South Gate		2.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Lansdowne
9 mi from South Gate		0.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jun 10, 2013EF0Sparrows Pt
9 mi from South Gate		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Ft
9 mi from South Gate		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Tipton Aaf Airport
7 mi from South Gate		6.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 30, 2010EF0Lake Shr
10 mi from South Gate		0.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Severna Park
6 mi from South Gate		2.0 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Gate

322 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Gate since 2006, on 143 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 reportedArbutus, Severn, Parole
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedMillersville, Pasadena, Severna Park
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202661 mph, measuredBWI Marshall Airport, Elkridge, Glen Burnie
7 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, Fort Meade, Baltmore-Washingto
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, estimatedConaways
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202670 mph, estimatedCrownsville, Arnold
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedConaways, Sparrows Pt
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202666 mph, measuredSparrows Pt
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 South Gate; 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 South Gate.

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