Hail history for Westminster, Maryland
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Westminster since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Westminster
- Last hail
- May 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 10, 2000
11 reports on 9 days since 2000 · #25 of 33 Maryland places
Hail map · Westminster
- 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 Westminster
The latest hail report in and around Westminster is from May 16, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Westminster logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 43% more than the median Maryland town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #25 of 33 Maryland cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Westminster accounts for 15% of the 75 reports filed in Carroll 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 May 10, 2000 near Westminster.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2009, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Westminster 0.5
- Carroll County 2.3
- Median Maryland town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Westminster 8
- Carroll County 32
- Median Maryland town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Westminster 0%
- Carroll County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Westminster | Carroll | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 S Westminster Arpt | Carroll | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 WSW Smallwood | Carroll | 07:17 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.62 SW Westminster Arpt | Carroll | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.17 E Mexico | Carroll | 16:12 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 18%
- 1–2 in 9 82%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.17 E Mexico | Carroll | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 S Westminster Arpt | Carroll | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.12 NNW Avondale | Carroll | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.62 SW Westminster Arpt | Carroll | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 WSW Smallwood | Carroll | 07:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.57 NNE Westminster Arpt | Carroll | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Pleasant Vly | Carroll | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Westminster | Carroll | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 W Westminster | Carroll | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Westminster | Carroll | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Westminster | Carroll | 14:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Westminster
- Eldersburg 20 km · 10
- Cockeysville 34 km · 15
- Damascus 38 km · 22
- Frederick 38 km · 19
- Columbia 44 km · 16
- Baltimore 46 km · 30
- Germantown 50 km · 14
- Gaithersburg 51 km · 14
Questions about hail in Westminster
How often does it hail in Westminster, Maryland?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Westminster since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #25 of 33 Maryland places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Westminster?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Westminster?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 10, 2000 near Westminster. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Westminster?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 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 Westminster 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 May 16, 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.