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Hail history for Washington County, MD
77 hail reports in Washington County since 2006 on 34 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Aug 7, 2023.
Cities in Washington County
- Hagerstown
22 hail days - Halfway
24 hail days - Robinwood
21 hail days - Fountainhead-Orchard Hills
23 hail days - Boonsboro
24 hail days - Maugansville
23 hail days - Smithsburg
20 hail days - Saint James
23 hail days - Paramount-Long Meadow
23 hail days
Recent hail in Washington County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Williamsport 1 hail report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Halfway 1 hail report |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Potomac Vly Jct 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Washington County by year
When hail season peaks in Washington County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Washington County
309 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Washington County since 2006, on 140 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Feb 16, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Bridgeport, Smithsburg, Sharpsburg 4 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Sharpsburg, Fairplay, Gapland 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Hagerstown, Harpers Ferry, Funkstown 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Fairplay 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Mc Coys 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Pecktonville, Clear Spg, Indian Spgs 4 wind reports |
| 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 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Forest Park 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Williamsport, Hagerstown 2 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 Washington County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).