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Hail history for Hampstead, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hampstead on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Hampstead
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Hampstead, Finksburg, Reese 4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Hampstead |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Fowblesburg, Westminster Airport, Emory Grove 4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Hampstead |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hampstead by year
When hail season peaks near Hampstead
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Hampstead
May 16, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fowblesburg (3 mi from Hampstead)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported south-southeast of Hampstead.May 15, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Westminster Airport (8 mi from Hampstead)
Jul 5, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hampstead (3 mi from Hampstead)
Mar 8, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Westminster (8 mi from Hampstead)
Aug 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cedarhurst (8 mi from Hampstead)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hampstead
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF0 | Westminster Airport 8 mi from Hampstead |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF1 | Lineboro 8 mi from Hampstead |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF1 | Eastview 9 mi from Hampstead |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF0 | Cranberry Station 8 mi from Hampstead |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF0 | Trenton 1 mi from Hampstead |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF0 | Evna 8 mi from Hampstead |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF0 | Gamber 9 mi from Hampstead |
| Jun 13, 2007 | EF0 | Butler 7 mi from Hampstead |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hampstead
193 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hampstead since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 7, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Bentley Springs 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Westminster 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Hampstead 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Hampstead 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Finksburg, Westminster 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Hereford 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Melrose, Hokes, Woodensburg 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Avondale, Westminster Airport 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Cranberry Station 1 wind report |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Manchester 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 Hampstead; 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 Hampstead.
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