Hail history for Caroline County, MD

Caroline County has 16 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 7 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 1, 1993.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 16 since 1991

1″ or larger 7 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 1, 1993

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 Caroline County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Caroline County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 16 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 23, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
May 2, 2016	1.25″	Half dollar
July 28, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
July 28, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
May 23, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
June 13, 2009	0.75″	Penny
May 31, 2008	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Caroline County.

From the storm reports

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

May 23, 2016 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Thunderstorms associated with an offshore low pressure system moved through Caroline County during the late afternoon hours on the 23rd. While these storms had a history of producing pea-size hail earlier in their lifespan, one report from social media indicated nickel-size hail near Griffin.

May 2, 2016 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail reached the size of 1.25 inches with thunderstorms that moved through the area.

May 23, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A severe thunderstorm dropped golf ball size hail in Greensboro.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	2	8	5	1

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 Caroline County

Has it ever hailed in Caroline County?

Yes — 16 hail events have been recorded for Caroline County, MD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1991, including 7 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Caroline County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Caroline County, MD is May 16, 2025, 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 Caroline County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 1, 1993. 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.