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Hail history for Cresaptown, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cresaptown on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 1, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Cresaptown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | North Branch, Midland, Spring Gap 6 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Cresaptown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cresaptown by year
When hail season peaks near Cresaptown
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Cresaptown
May 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Midlothian (7 mi from Cresaptown)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Midlothian.May 1, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Branch (6 mi from Cresaptown)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported just southeast of North Branch.May 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Short Gap (3 mi from Cresaptown)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · North Branch (6 mi from Cresaptown)
May 27, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eckhart Mines (6 mi from Cresaptown)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cresaptown
169 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cresaptown since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Aug 4, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Lonaconing, La Vale, Cumberland 5 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Ridgeley, Cumberland, North Branch 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lonaconing, Potomac Park, Short Gap 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Corriganville, Cumberland, Ellerslie 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Ocean, Cumberland 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Cumberland, Triple Lakes, Maryland Jct 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Eckhart Jct, Locust Grove, Cumberland 4 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cumberland 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cumberland 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Wiley Ford, Wiley, Wolfe Mill 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 Cresaptown; 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 Cresaptown.
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