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Hail history for Manchester, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Manchester on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Manchester
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Hampstead, Reese 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Manchester |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Fowblesburg, Westminster Airport, Mexico 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Manchester |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Bandana 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Manchester |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Manchester by year
When hail season peaks near Manchester
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Manchester
May 16, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fowblesburg (7 mi from Manchester)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported south-southeast of Hampstead.Sep 22, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grangeville (8 mi from Manchester)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced multiple instances of golf ball sized hail on the south side of Hanover and Parkville.May 15, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Westminster Airport (8 mi from Manchester)
Mar 16, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bandana (8 mi from Manchester)
Jul 5, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hampstead (6 mi from Manchester)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Manchester
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF0 | Westminster Airport 7 mi from Manchester |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF1 | Lineboro 4 mi from Manchester |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF0 | Cranberry Station 8 mi from Manchester |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF0 | Trenton 5 mi from Manchester |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Manchester
180 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Manchester since 2006, on 99 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 7, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Bentley Springs 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Westminster 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Hampstead 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Westminster, Parkville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Hampstead 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Westminster 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Melrose, Hokes, Grangeville 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Avondale, Pleasant Vly, Westminster Airport 3 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Cranberry Station 1 wind report |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Manchester 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 Manchester; 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 Manchester.
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