Hail History

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Hail history for Chesapeake Beach, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJun 30, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 16, 2022
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles205

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chesapeake Beach on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Chesapeake Beach

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Chesapeake Beach in the last two years.

Hail days near Chesapeake Beach by year

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When hail season peaks near Chesapeake Beach

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (4).

Jan1FebMar1Apr4May4JunJul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Chesapeake Beach

May 16, 2022 · 3 in (tea cup) · Breezy Pt (4 mi from Chesapeake Beach)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 3 inches in diameter was reported near Chesapeake Beach. Windshields of cars were severely damaged, and siding and windows of homes suffered significant punctures due to the windblown hail.

May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chaneyville (6 mi from Chesapeake Beach)

Feb 25, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Paris (3 mi from Chesapeake Beach)

May 31, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Huntingtown (6 mi from Chesapeake Beach)

Aug 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Deale (7 mi from Chesapeake Beach)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chesapeake Beach

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 4, 2020EF1Breezy Pt
5 mi from Chesapeake Beach		3.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0Paris
2 mi from Chesapeake Beach		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chesapeake Beach

205 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chesapeake Beach since 2006, on 89 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on May 31, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedNorth Beach, Deale, Shady Side
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedLower Marlboro, Prince Frederick
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedHuntingtown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202651 mph, measuredTilghman Island
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedPrince Frederick
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202660 mph, estimatedHuntingtown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedStoakley, North Beach
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, estimatedPrince Frederick, Huntingtown, Stoakley
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202560 mph, estimatedStoakley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202560 mph, estimatedMt Harmony, Willows
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Chesapeake Beach; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Chesapeake Beach.

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