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Hail history for Caroline County, MD
11 hail reports in Caroline County since 2006 on 9 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 23, 2011.
Cities in Caroline County
Recent hail in Caroline County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Preston 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 Caroline County by year
When hail season peaks in Caroline County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Caroline County
133 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Caroline County since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Oct 8, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | American Corner, Harmony 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Harmony, Henderson, American Corner 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Preston, Oakland 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Ridgely 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Greensboro 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hillsboro, Federalsburg 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 86 mph, estimated | Hillsboro, Ridgely, Ridgeley Pelican Airport 7 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ridgeley Pelican Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ridgeley Pelican Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ridgeley Pelican Airport, Denton, Greensboro 3 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 Caroline 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).