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Hail history for Bennsville, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bennsville on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Bennsville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Pisgah 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Bennsville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bennsville by year
When hail season peaks near Bennsville
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Bennsville
May 2, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · St Charles (4 mi from Bennsville)
May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Waldorf (5 mi from Bennsville)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail two inches in diameter was reported near St. Charles.Jun 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Conchie (7 mi from Bennsville)
Jun 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Accokeek (5 mi from Bennsville)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported.May 29, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Port Tobacco (7 mi from Bennsville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bennsville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF1 | La Plata 4 mi from Bennsville |
| Jul 1, 2013 | EF0 | Crestview Manor 9 mi from Bennsville |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Friendly Pg Arpk Airport 10 mi from Bennsville |
| Apr 5, 2011 | EF0 | Mattawoman 7 mi from Bennsville |
| Dec 1, 2010 | EF0 | Berry 3 mi from Bennsville |
| Apr 20, 2008 | EF0 | Beantown 8 mi from Bennsville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bennsville
248 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bennsville since 2006, on 125 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 5, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Brandywine 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Tantallon 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Potomac Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Port Tobacco, Mattawoman, St Charles 8 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Pomfret 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Pisgah 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Friendly, Berry 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon, Pomfret 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Wellington 1 wind report |
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 Bennsville; 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 Bennsville.
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