Hail History

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Hail history for Dunkirk, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJun 30, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMay 16, 2022
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles239

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dunkirk on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Dunkirk

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

Hail days near Dunkirk by year

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When hail season peaks near Dunkirk

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (4).

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Largest hail storms near Dunkirk

May 16, 2022 · 2.25 in · Huntingtown (7 mi from Dunkirk)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple photos of hail greater than 2 inches in diameter in the Huntingtown area.

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Upper Marlboro (8 mi from Dunkirk)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported along Rectory Lane.

Jul 28, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Drury (7 mi from Dunkirk)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Upper Marlboro.

May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chaneyville (5 mi from Dunkirk)

Feb 25, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Paris (4 mi from Dunkirk)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dunkirk

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 1, 2021EF2Owensville
10 mi from Dunkirk		11.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0Paris
6 mi from Dunkirk		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dunkirk

239 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dunkirk since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on May 31, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedUpper Marlboro, Deale, Galesville
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedLower Marlboro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedHuntingtown, Upper Marlboro
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedNottingham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202660 mph, estimatedHuntingtown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedBrandywine Woods, North Beach
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedHuntingtown, Owensville, Tracys Lndg
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202560 mph, estimatedMt Harmony, Willows
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202560 mph, estimatedStoakley, Huntingtown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedFriendship, Churchton Deep Cr Airport
2 wind reports		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 Dunkirk; 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 Dunkirk.

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