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Hail history for Cambridge, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cambridge on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Cambridge
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Cambridge in the last two years.
Hail days near Cambridge by year
When hail season peaks near Cambridge
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and August (1).
Largest hail storms near Cambridge
May 16, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mt Holly (6 mi from Cambridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported. Significant hail damage was reported to a house off Route 50 near Linkwood.Jun 12, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Cambridge (0 mi from Cambridge)
Jul 28, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Cambridge (0 mi from Cambridge)
Jun 2, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Wrights (8 mi from Cambridge)
Jun 8, 2007 · 0.75 in (penny) · Trappe (4 mi from Cambridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cambridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | EF? | Trappe 7 mi from Cambridge |
| Jul 28, 2026 | EF? | Hambleton 8 mi from Cambridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cambridge
77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cambridge since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Feb 24, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Trappe 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Cambridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Hudson, Madison, Cambridge 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Oxford, Secretary, Cabin Creek 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cambridge Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Linkwood, Trappe 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sewards 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cambridge 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Cambridge Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Thompson, Trappe 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 Cambridge; 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 Cambridge.
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