Hail history for Middle River, Maryland
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Middle River since 2008, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Middle River
- Last hail
- Jun 27, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · May 29, 2019
11 reports on 10 days since 2008 · #22 of 33 Maryland places
Hail map · Middle River
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Middle River
The latest hail report in and around Middle River is from June 27, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 27, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Middle River logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 57% more than the median Maryland town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #22 of 33 Maryland cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Middle River accounts for 7% of the 149 reports filed in Baltimore County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Maryland town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on May 29, 2019 near 0.53 W Baltimore Martin St.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Middle River 0.6
- Baltimore County 5.8
- Median Maryland town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Middle River 10
- Baltimore County 64
- Median Maryland town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Middle River 0%
- Baltimore County 3%
- Median Maryland town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Baltimore Martin St | Baltimore | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SE Poplar | Baltimore | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.8 WNW Baltimore Martin St | Baltimore | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 N Baltimore Martin St | Baltimore | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.8 WSW Chase | Baltimore | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 9%
- 1–2 in 10 91%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.8 WNW Baltimore Martin St | Baltimore | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 N Baltimore Martin St | Baltimore | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Baltimore Martin St | Baltimore | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.8 WSW Chase | Baltimore | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.78 W (Mtn)martin Arpt Bal | Baltimore | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 SSW Middle River | Baltimore | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.38 SE Middle River | Baltimore | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 SSW Harewood Park | Baltimore | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SE Poplar | Baltimore | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SW Poplar | Baltimore | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Baltimore Martin St | Baltimore | 15:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Middle River
- Dundalk 10 km · 14
- Baltimore 16 km · 30
- Cockeysville 23 km · 15
- Bel Air 23 km · 10
- Bel Air North 24 km · 11
- Severna Park 31 km · 10
- Severn 32 km · 12
- Columbia 40 km · 16
Questions about hail in Middle River
How often does it hail in Middle River, Maryland?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Middle River since 2008. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #22 of 33 Maryland places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Middle River?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Middle River?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on May 29, 2019 near 0.53 W Baltimore Martin St. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Middle River?
The most recent report in this data is from June 27, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Middle River had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 27, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.