Hail history for Baltimore, Maryland
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Baltimore since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Baltimore
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 18, 1970
30 reports on 26 days since 1957 · #1 of 33 Maryland places
Hail map · Baltimore
- 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
The latest hail report in and around Baltimore is from July 28, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Baltimore logged 15 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median Maryland town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #1 of 33 Maryland cities and towns on this site for all-time reports.
3% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Maryland town on this site. 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 50% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2018, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Baltimore 0.8
- Baltimore city 0.6
- Median Maryland town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Baltimore 12
- Baltimore city 9
- Median Maryland town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Baltimore 3%
- Baltimore city 4%
- Median Maryland town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1970 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Baltimore City (C) | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.12 SW Lutz Hill | Baltimore | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Baltimore | Baltimore City (C) | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Baltimore | Baltimore City (C) | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Baltimore | Baltimore City (C) | $5K | 18:29 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 5 17%
- 1–2 in 24 80%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.27 WNW St Helena | Baltimore | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.12 SW Lutz Hill | Baltimore | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.76 SW Roland Park | Baltimore City (C) | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SSW Hillen | Baltimore City (C) | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Loudon Park | Baltimore City (C) | 20:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.53 SSE Lutz Hill | Baltimore | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNW Sparrows Pt | Baltimore | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 ENE Camden | Baltimore City (C) | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 W Sparrows Pt | Baltimore | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.58 NE Halethorpe | Baltimore | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.25 N Baltimore Highlands | Baltimore | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.27 ENE Mt Royal | Baltimore City (C) | 23:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Baltimore
- Dundalk 10 km · 14
- Middle River 16 km · 11
- Cockeysville 20 km · 15
- Severn 20 km · 12
- Columbia 24 km · 16
- Severna Park 24 km · 10
- Eldersburg 32 km · 10
- Bel Air North 35 km · 11
Questions about hail in Baltimore
How often does it hail in Baltimore, Maryland?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Baltimore since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 33 Maryland places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Baltimore?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Baltimore?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 18, 1970. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Baltimore?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Baltimore had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 28, 2026.
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.