Hail History

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Hail history for Denton, MD

Last hail within 10 milesMay 23, 20160.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 23, 2011
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles106

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Denton on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 23, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Denton

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

Hail days near Denton by year

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When hail season peaks near Denton

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and July (2).

JanFebMarApr4May1Jun2JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Denton

May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greensboro (6 mi from Denton)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped golf ball size hail in Greensboro.

Jul 29, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ruthsburg (9 mi from Denton)

May 2, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Denton (1 mi from Denton)

May 31, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Denton (1 mi from Denton)

May 23, 2016 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Hillsboro (5 mi from Denton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Denton

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 16, 2026EF1Downes
3 mi from Denton		0.9 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Denton

106 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Denton since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 12, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedCordova, Bridgeville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAmerican Corner, Harmony
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202655 mph, measuredHarmony, American Corner
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedStarr, Oakland
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedRidgely
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedGreensboro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedQueen Anne, Hillsboro, Matthews
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202686 mph, estimatedHillsboro, Queen Anne, Cordova
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202558 mph, estimatedRidgeley Pelican Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedRidgeley Pelican Airport
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 Denton; 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 Denton.

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