Hail History

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Hail history for Essex, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 28, 2026
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger35
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles260

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Essex on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 28, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Essex ranks #361 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Essex

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Highlandtown, Dundalk
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Essex		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 20251 in
quarter		Dundalk
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Essex		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Essex by year

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When hail season peaks near Essex

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and August (11).

Jan1FebMar4Apr3May10Jun12Jul11Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Essex

Jul 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dundalk (3 mi from Essex)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported hail to the size of golf balls.

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bowleys Quarters (5 mi from Essex)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75 in diameter) was reported. Some vehicles sustained damage.

Jun 14, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgemere (6 mi from Essex)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported near Edgemere.

Jul 28, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highlandtown (4 mi from Essex)

Aug 14, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Parkville (6 mi from Essex)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Essex

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 10, 2026EF?Dundalk
4 mi from Essex
May 16, 2025EF1Port Covengton
7 mi from Essex		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF1Canton
6 mi from Essex		2.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF1St Helena
4 mi from Essex		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF0Canton
6 mi from Essex		0.4 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Baltimore Martin St
4 mi from Essex		0.9 mi long, 110 yd wide
Sep 1, 2021EF0Fort Howard
8 mi from Essex		6.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 2, 2018EF1Penn Mary Jct
5 mi from Essex		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Nov 2, 2018EF1St Helena
4 mi from Essex		1.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 10, 2013EF0Sparrows Pt
7 mi from Essex		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 17, 2010EF1Raspeburg
6 mi from Essex		0.1 mi long, 175 yd wide
Nov 17, 2010EF1Parkville
6 mi from Essex		0.3 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Essex

260 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Essex since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Aug 6, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedParkville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedEdgemere, Pumphrey, Fells Point
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedCarney, Rosedale, Joppatowne
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedChase
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedDundalk
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedBaltimore
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 202658 mph, measuredMiddle River, Rosedale
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedEssex
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedSparrows Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202666 mph, measuredSparrows Pt
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 Essex; 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 Essex.

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