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Hail history for North East, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North East on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 1, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near North East
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Perryville 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from North East |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Woodlawn, Blueball, Fair Hill 4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from North East |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near North East by year
When hail season peaks near North East
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near North East
Apr 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Port Deposit (9 mi from North East)
Apr 1, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Calvert (8 mi from North East)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported in Plumpton Park Zoo.May 3, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Woodlawn (8 mi from North East)
Aug 18, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Port Deposit (10 mi from North East)
May 12, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Chesapeake City (9 mi from North East)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of North East
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF1 | Calvert 8 mi from North East |
| Nov 30, 2020 | EF1 | Woodlawn 7 mi from North East |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Lovett Airport 7 mi from North East |
| Jun 13, 2019 | EF1 | Red Pt 9 mi from North East |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North East
235 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North East since 2006, on 120 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 1, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Cherry Hill, Brantwood 4 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Havre De Grace, Port Deposit, Perryville 6 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | North East 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Port Deposit, Havre De Grace 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Bacon Hill 2 wind reports |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Colora 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Elkton 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Havre De Grace 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Rising Sun, Elkton 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Port Deposit 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 North East; 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.
Nearby cities
- Newark
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29 hail days - Bel Air North
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25 hail days - Perry Hall
46 hail days - Essex
42 hail days - Chester
25 hail days - Lancaster
36 hail days
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 North East.
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