Hail history for Waldorf, Maryland
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waldorf since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waldorf
- Last hail
- Jun 30, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 2, 2016
30 reports on 17 days since 1985 · #2 of 33 Maryland places
Hail map · Waldorf
- 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 Waldorf
The latest hail report in and around Waldorf is from June 30, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 30, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waldorf logged 18 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Maryland town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #2 of 33 Maryland cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waldorf accounts for 31% of the 97 reports filed in Charles County.
10% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2016 near 0.88 NW St Charles.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2010, with 8 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (47% of reports); 87% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waldorf 0.9
- Charles County 2.6
- Median Maryland town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waldorf 7
- Charles County 22
- Median Maryland town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waldorf 10%
- Charles County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 NW St Charles | Charles | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.68 WSW Waldorf | Charles | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 SE Waldorf | Charles | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.28 WNW St Charles | Charles | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 SE Beantown | Charles | 18:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 23%
- 1–2 in 20 67%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.02 NNW Bryantown | Charles | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.34 NNE Waldorf | Charles | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 ENE Waldorf | Charles | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Mattawoman | Charles | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 NE St Charles | Charles | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 SE St Charles | Charles | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.28 WNW St Charles | Charles | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 NW St Charles | Charles | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 SE Beantown | Charles | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.71 SSE Beantown | Charles | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE White Plains | Charles | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 SW Mattawoman | Charles | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waldorf
- La Plata 9 km · 12
- Bryans Road 15 km · 10
- Prince Frederick 30 km · 11
- Leonardtown 42 km · 17
- Silver Spring 45 km · 12
- Bethesda 45 km · 10
- California 51 km · 10
- Aspen Hill 56 km · 13
Questions about hail in Waldorf
How often does it hail in Waldorf, Maryland?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waldorf since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 33 Maryland places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waldorf?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waldorf?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 2, 2016 near 0.88 NW St Charles. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waldorf?
The most recent report in this data is from June 30, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Waldorf 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 June 30, 2024.
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.