Hail history for Cumberland, Maryland
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cumberland since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cumberland
- Last hail
- May 1, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 18, 1997
10 reports on 8 days since 1991 · #31 of 33 Maryland places
Hail map · Cumberland
- 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 Cumberland
The latest hail report in and around Cumberland is from May 1, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 1, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cumberland logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 14% less than the median Maryland town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #31 of 33 Maryland cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cumberland accounts for 12% of the 86 reports filed in Allegany County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 18, 1997 near 2 E Cumberland.
The busiest year was 2025, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (70% of reports); 100% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cumberland 0.3
- Allegany County 3.5
- Median Maryland town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cumberland 4
- Allegany County 23
- Median Maryland town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cumberland 0%
- Allegany County 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Cumberland | Allegany | $1K | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.33 E Cumberland | Allegany | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.64 NNW Evitts Creek | Allegany | — | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.66 NNW North Branch | Allegany | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.25 SW Cumberland | Allegany | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 40%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.66 NNW North Branch | Allegany | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.25 SW Cumberland | Allegany | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.33 E Cumberland | Allegany | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.64 NNW Evitts Creek | Allegany | — | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NW Cumberland Arpt | Allegany | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NE Cumberland | Allegany | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Cumberland | Allegany | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Cumberland | Allegany | — | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Cumberland | Allegany | $1K | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Allegany | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
Questions about hail in Cumberland
How often does it hail in Cumberland, Maryland?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cumberland since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 33 Maryland places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cumberland?
Most reports come in May, June. May alone accounts for 70% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cumberland?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 18, 1997 near 2 E Cumberland. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cumberland?
The most recent report in this data is from May 1, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cumberland had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 1, 2025.
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.