Hail history for Baltimore city, Maryland
Every NOAA hail report filed in Baltimore city since 1957, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Baltimore city
- Last hail
- Sep 7, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 18, 1970
24 reports on 21 days since 1957 · #19 of 25 Maryland counties
Hail map · Baltimore city
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Baltimore city
The latest hail report in Baltimore city is from September 7, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on September 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Baltimore city logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 37% of the median Maryland county (1.5 a year) and ranks #19 of 25 Maryland counties for all-time reports. Baltimore city holds 2% of all 1,592 hail reports in Maryland.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Maryland county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on June 18, 1970, which ties or sets the Maryland record.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2021, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Baltimore city 0.6
- Median Maryland county 1.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Baltimore city 9
- Median Maryland county 19
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Baltimore city 4%
- Median Maryland county 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1970 | 4.50 insoftball | — | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Baltimore | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Baltimore | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Baltimore | $5K | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1979 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 13%
- 1–2 in 20 83%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.76 SW Roland Park | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SSW Hillen | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Loudon Park | 20:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 E Catonsville | 20:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Leahigh | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 ENE Camden | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.27 ENE Mt Royal | 23:47 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.25 SSW Arbutus | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 NNE Woodberry | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Druid | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Baltimore | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Baltimore | 14:35 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Baltimore city
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 30 | 4.50 in |
Questions about hail in Baltimore city
How often does it hail in Baltimore city, Maryland?
24 hail reports have been logged in Baltimore city since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #19 of 25 Maryland counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Baltimore city?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Baltimore city?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 18, 1970. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Baltimore city?
The most recent report in this data is from September 7, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Baltimore city had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was September 7, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.