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Hail history for Ocean City, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ocean City on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 1, 2016. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Ocean City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Berlin 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Ocean City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ocean City by year
When hail season peaks near Ocean City
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Ocean City
Aug 1, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · West Ocean City (1 mi from Ocean City)
Jul 27, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ocean City (2 mi from Ocean City)
Jun 17, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ocean Pines (6 mi from Ocean City)
Jul 28, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Fenwick Is (9 mi from Ocean City)
Jul 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Berlin (7 mi from Ocean City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ocean City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF0 | Bishopville 7 mi from Ocean City |
| Aug 1, 2016 | EF0 | West Ocean City 0 mi from Ocean City |
| Sep 15, 2011 | EF0 | Ocean Pines 4 mi from Ocean City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ocean City
44 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ocean City since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Apr 21, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | St Martins 1 wind report |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ocean Pines 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Ocean City, Bishop, Ocean Pines 4 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Ocean Pines, West Ocean City 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Showell 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Ironshire 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Ironshire 1 wind report |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 60 mph, measured | Fenwick Is 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | St Martins 1 wind report |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | St Martins, Ocean Pines 2 wind reports |
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 Ocean City; 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
- West Ocean City
8 hail days - Ocean Pines
9 hail days - Berlin
9 hail days - Millsboro
6 hail days - Salisbury
11 hail days - Fruitland
11 hail days - Georgetown
7 hail days - Seaford
8 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 Ocean City.
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