Hail in Dorchester County, Maryland
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Dorchester County on 17 days since October 2020. That is more than 36% of US counties. It ranks 8 of 24 in Maryland.
The largest radar estimate was 2.85 inches on May 16, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was August 31, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | 2.85 in |
| April 6, 2023 | 1.6 in |
| June 26, 2024 | 1.6 in |
| July 1, 2021 | 1.3 in |
| August 7, 2023 | 1.25 in |
| July 31, 2025 | 1.25 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 5 hail reports since October 2020, and 9 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Maryland
- Baltimore County: 34 days
- Anne Arundel County: 29 days
- Prince George's County: 25 days
- Frederick County: 24 days
- Harford County: 22 days
- Montgomery County: 22 days