Hail in Baltimore, MD
Hail turns up in Baltimore on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 8 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Baltimore since 2025, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on June 18, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was May 20, 2026.
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About Baltimore, MD
Baltimore sits in central Maryland at the head of the Chesapeake Bay, where the coastal plain meets the rolling Piedmont. Warm-season storms moving in from the west can intensify over the area and at times drop hail large enough to cause damage. The nearest NEXRAD coverage is the Sterling (KLWX) radar, about 52 miles to the southwest.
The hail record for Baltimore, MD
Hail is a recurring threat in Baltimore, with 8 confirmed events on record since 2025.
May does most of the damage here; Baltimore is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Baltimore?
NOAA radar has confirmed 8 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Baltimore area since 2025.
When is hail season in Baltimore?
Hail in Baltimore is concentrated in May, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Baltimore?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on June 18, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Will it hail again in Baltimore this year?
Baltimore's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Baltimore in 2026?
Yes, 1 confirmed hail event so far in 2026, most recently May 20, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Baltimore, MD
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Baltimore's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this city by warning-area overlap. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.