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Hail history for Cumberland, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cumberland on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 1, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Cumberland
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | North Branch, Spring Gap, Cumberland 5 hail reports · closest near the center of Cumberland |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cumberland by year
When hail season peaks near Cumberland
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Cumberland
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ridgeley (9 mi from Cumberland)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near North Branch.May 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Vly (8 mi from Cumberland)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Pleasant Valley.May 1, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Branch (6 mi from Cumberland)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported just southeast of North Branch.Jul 16, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Oldtown (9 mi from Cumberland)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · North Branch (6 mi from Cumberland)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cumberland
158 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cumberland since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Aug 4, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | La Vale, Cumberland 3 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Gordon 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Ridgeley, Cumberland, North Branch 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Potomac Park, Short Gap 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Corriganville, Cumberland, Ellerslie 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Cumberland 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Pleasant Union, Cumberland, Triple Lakes 4 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Eckhart Jct, Locust Grove, Cumberland 4 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cumberland 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cumberland 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 Cumberland; 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 Cumberland.
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