Hail history for Baltimore city, MD

Baltimore city has 24 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 21 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 18, 1970.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 24 since 1957

1″ or larger 21 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 18, 1970

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Baltimore city

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Baltimore city's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 24 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 7, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 14, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2018	1.25″	Half dollar
June 18, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar
May 8, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Baltimore city.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

September 7, 2023 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail of up to ping pong ball size was reported in the Mount Washington area of Baltimore City.

July 14, 2000 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball sized hail fell.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	2	0	5	6	4	5

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Baltimore city

Has it ever hailed in Baltimore city?

Yes — 24 hail events have been recorded for Baltimore city, MD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 21 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Baltimore city?

The most recent recorded hail event for Baltimore city, MD is September 7, 2023, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Baltimore city?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 18, 1970. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Maryland hail history

All 24 Maryland counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.