Hail history for Anne Arundel County, MD

Anne Arundel County has 97 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 61 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 2, 1998.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month August

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 97 since 1968

1″ or larger 61 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 2, 1998

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Anne Arundel County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Anne Arundel County's peak: August.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 97 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 18, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 27, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 27, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Anne Arundel County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 18, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar size hail was reported on Maple Tree Road.

July 1, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported near Riva, including near the intersection of Riva Road and Forest Road.

August 1, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75) was reported off of Furnace Branch Road in Glen Burnie.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	3	4	9	37	27	16

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Anne Arundel County

Has it ever hailed in Anne Arundel County?

Yes — 97 hail events have been recorded for Anne Arundel County, MD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 61 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Anne Arundel County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Anne Arundel County, MD is June 18, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Anne Arundel County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 2, 1998. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Maryland hail history

All 24 Maryland counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.