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Hail Baltimore, MD

No hail was reported within 25 miles of Baltimore in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 7 reports, the largest measured 1.75 inches at Dundalk.

Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Baltimore. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 14.4 hail reports a year, coming on about 5.6 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 4.00 inches, on Jul 30, 1999.

Hail reports in 2026

Hail reports within 25 miles of Baltimore in 2026, newest first
DateSizePlaceReported by
Jul 28, 20261.75 inches golf ballDundalkBaltimore CountyTrained Spotter
Jul 28, 20260.75 inches pennyHighlandtownBaltimore City CountyTrained Spotter
Jul 28, 20261.75 inches golf ball1 N HighlandtownBaltimore City CountyTrained Spotter
Jul 5, 20261.25 inches half dollar3 SW HampsteadCarroll CountyPublic
Jul 5, 20261.00 inches quarter1 SSE ReeseCarroll CountyTrained Spotter
Jul 5, 20261.00 inches quarter1 WNW FinksburgCarroll CountyTrained Spotter
Jul 4, 20260.75 inches penny1 N South GateAnne Arundel CountyAmateur Radio

WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.

Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Baltimore

Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Baltimore since 1996, Storm Events Database
DiameterSizePlaceDate
4.00 inchesSoftballHereford, Baltimore CountyJul 30, 1999
4.00 inchesSoftballPadonia, Baltimore CountyJun 23, 2015
3.00 inchesTea cupAshland, Baltimore CountyJun 23, 2015
2.75 inchesBaseballEssex, Baltimore CountyJul 1, 2004
2.50 inchesTennis ballFinksburg, Carroll CountyJun 16, 1998

Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.

Hail reports by month

Average hail reports per month within 25 miles of Baltimore, 2005 to 2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Reports0.00.20.11.52.23.62.83.60.40.00.00.0

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All Maryland hail reports