Hail history for Dundalk, Maryland
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dundalk since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dundalk
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 28, 2026
14 reports on 9 days since 1971 · #10 of 33 Maryland places
Hail map · Dundalk
- 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 Dundalk
The latest hail report in and around Dundalk is from July 28, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball 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, Dundalk logged 11 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 57% more than the median Maryland town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #10 of 33 Maryland cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dundalk accounts for 9% of the 149 reports filed in Baltimore 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 July 28, 2026 near 1.07 E Dundalk.
Reports were down 78% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2011, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (43% of reports); 29% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dundalk 0.6
- Baltimore County 5.8
- Median Maryland town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dundalk 6
- Baltimore County 64
- Median Maryland town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dundalk 0%
- Baltimore County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.07 E Dundalk | Baltimore | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Dundalk | Baltimore | 22:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Baltimore | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1971 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.18 SSE Dundalk | Baltimore | 12:30 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 0 0%
- 1–2 in 14 100%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.07 E Dundalk | Baltimore | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 SE Dundalk | Baltimore | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.71 NNW Edgemere | Baltimore | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.94 NNW Edgemere | Baltimore | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 SSE Dundalk | Baltimore | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.18 SSE Dundalk | Baltimore | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.24 WNW Dundalk | Baltimore | 12:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 SSW Dundalk | Baltimore | 12:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 E Dundalk | Baltimore | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 NNE Dundalk | Baltimore | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Dundalk | Baltimore | 22:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Dundalk | Baltimore | 19:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dundalk
- Baltimore 10 km · 30
- Middle River 10 km · 11
- Severna Park 21 km · 10
- Severn 23 km · 12
- Cockeysville 26 km · 15
- Columbia 32 km · 16
- Bel Air 33 km · 10
- Bel Air North 34 km · 11
Questions about hail in Dundalk
How often does it hail in Dundalk, Maryland?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dundalk since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #10 of 33 Maryland places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dundalk?
Most reports come in August, July, April. August alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dundalk?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 28, 2026 near 1.07 E Dundalk. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dundalk?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dundalk had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.