Hail History

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Hail history for Chestertown, MD

Last hail within 10 milesApr 21, 20211 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 12, 2018
Hail days since 20066
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles153

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chestertown on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 12, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and August.

Recent hail near Chestertown

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Chestertown in the last two years.

Hail days near Chestertown by year

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When hail season peaks near Chestertown

Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (2) and August (2).

JanFebMar2Apr2MayJunJul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Chestertown

May 12, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chestertown (1 mi from Chestertown)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of golf ball sized hail in Chestertown. Time approximated from radar.

Aug 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Fairlee (9 mi from Chestertown)

Aug 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Chestertown (1 mi from Chestertown)

Apr 21, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Price (9 mi from Chestertown)

Apr 3, 2006 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Chestertown (1 mi from Chestertown)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chestertown

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 20, 2026EF?Barclay
10 mi from Chestertown
May 19, 2011EF0Church Hill
3 mi from Chestertown		3.7 mi long, 17 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chestertown

153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chestertown since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 8, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 202648 mph, measuredChestertown, Kingstown, Crumpton
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedStarkey Corner, Worton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedNewtown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202659 mph, measuredRock Hall, Langford, Kingstown
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedLangford, Kingstown
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedChestertown, Crumpton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedFairlee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202558 mph, estimatedKennedyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202570 mph, measuredMc Ginnis, Fairlee, Butlertown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedRock Hall
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Chestertown; 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

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 Chestertown.

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