Hail history for Charles County, MD

Charles County has 96 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 70 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 28, 2002.

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 96 since 1957

1″ or larger 70 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 28, 2002

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 Charles County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 96 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 30, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
July 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 30, 2024 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar size hail was reported along Billingsley Road.

April 28, 2002 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Golf ball to CD sized hail was observed.

April 28, 2002 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Slightly larger than baseball sized hail fell.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	1	0	4	11	40	25	12

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 Charles County

Has it ever hailed in Charles County?

Yes — 96 hail events have been recorded for Charles County, MD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 70 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Charles County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Charles County, MD is June 30, 2024, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Charles County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 28, 2002. 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.