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Maryland · 24 counties
Hail history in Maryland
Maryland has 1,570 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1950 — 1,055 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) in Charles County on April 28, 2002.
When it hails in Maryland
All recorded Maryland events by month, 1950–present · data through April 2026.
Every Maryland county, ranked by recorded hail
| County | Events | ≥1″ | Largest | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 191 | 122 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Baltimore County | 146 | 103 | 4.0″ | 2025 |
| Washington County | 113 | 73 | 4.0″ | 2026 |
| Prince George's County | 105 | 64 | 2.0″ | 2022 |
| Anne Arundel County | 97 | 61 | 2.0″ | 2025 |
| Charles County | 96 | 70 | 4.5″ | 2024 |
| Allegany County | 86 | 74 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Frederick County | 86 | 57 | 2.5″ | 2025 |
| Harford County | 84 | 61 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| St. Mary's County | 80 | 53 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Carroll County | 71 | 47 | 2.5″ | 2025 |
| Howard County | 55 | 39 | 3.5″ | 2025 |
| Calvert County | 49 | 32 | 3.0″ | 2022 |
| Garrett County | 48 | 29 | 2.0″ | 2023 |
| Dorchester County | 39 | 32 | 2.5″ | 2025 |
| Cecil County | 35 | 19 | 2.0″ | 2025 |
| Wicomico County | 33 | 23 | 1.75″ | 2023 |
| Worcester County | 32 | 18 | 1.75″ | 2025 |
| Baltimore city | 24 | 21 | 4.5″ | 2023 |
| Talbot County | 24 | 14 | 2.0″ | 2025 |
| Somerset County | 22 | 15 | 1.75″ | 2025 |
| Queen Anne's County | 20 | 8 | 1.8″ | 2021 |
| Kent County | 18 | 13 | 1.75″ | 2018 |
| Caroline County | 16 | 7 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
Questions about hail in Maryland
How often does it hail in Maryland?
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 1,570 hail events for Maryland since 1950, 1,055 of them 1″ (quarter size) or larger. Recorded frequency varies sharply by county — the table on this page ranks all 24.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Maryland?
4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded in Charles County on April 28, 2002. See it at true size on the actual-size hail chart.
When is hail season in Maryland?
Recorded events peak in May. The by-month chart on this page shows the full seasonal shape — and each county page carries its own, since timing shifts across the state.
How do I check hail history for my address in Maryland?
Storm Events records events at the county level, so pick your county below or use the ZIP lookup. For "did it hail on this date" claim questions, the date lookup searches every recorded Maryland event.
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain. Each county page shows the full event timeline, month profile, and storm-report narratives.