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Hail history for Saint James, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint James on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Saint James
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Shepherdstown, Williamsport 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Saint James |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Halfway 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Saint James |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Potomac Vly Jct 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Saint James |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Saint James by year
When hail season peaks near Saint James
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Saint James
May 19, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Spickler (10 mi from Saint James)
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 Saint James)
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 21, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Keedysville (6 mi from Saint James)
Sep 7, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Spring Mills (9 mi from Saint James)
May 27, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Potomac Vly Jct (3 mi from Saint James)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint James
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF0 | Boonsboro 7 mi from Saint James |
| May 17, 2011 | EF1 | Maugansville 8 mi from Saint James |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint James
241 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint James since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 19, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Sharpsburg, Bridgeport, Pleasant Walk 4 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Sharpsburg, Fairplay 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Hagerstown, Funkstown 2 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, estimated | Hagerstown, Shepherdstown, Fountain Head 4 wind reports |
| May 13, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Williamsport, Hagerstown 2 wind reports |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Paramt 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Shepherdstown, Falling Waters, Marlowe 3 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Sharpsburg, Lincoln Avenue, Funkstown 5 wind reports |
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 Saint James; 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 Saint James.
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