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Hail history for Hagerstown, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hagerstown on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in August and May.
Hagerstown ranks #820 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Hagerstown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Williamsport 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Hagerstown |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Halfway 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Hagerstown |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Potomac Vly Jct 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Hagerstown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hagerstown by year
When hail season peaks near Hagerstown
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Hagerstown
May 19, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Spickler (9 mi from Hagerstown)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg-sized hail (2.0 inches in diameter) was reported.Aug 7, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Charlton (9 mi from Hagerstown)
National Weather Service description (English): Two-inch diameter hail was reported on Saint Paul Road just south of I-70 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.Jun 23, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Edgemont (10 mi from Hagerstown)
May 27, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Potomac Vly Jct (5 mi from Hagerstown)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Greencastle (10 mi from Hagerstown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hagerstown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2012 | EF0 | Milnor 8 mi from Hagerstown |
| May 17, 2011 | EF1 | Maugansville 3 mi from Hagerstown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hagerstown
212 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hagerstown since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Apr 19, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Bridgeport, Smithsburg 3 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Fairplay 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Hagerstown, Waynesboro, Funkstown 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Fairplay 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Williamsport, Maugansville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Hagerstown Rgnl, Hagerstown, Fountain Head 4 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Warleytown 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Williamsport, Hagerstown 2 wind reports |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Hagerstown Rgnl, Paramt 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Marlowe 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 Hagerstown; 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 Hagerstown.
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