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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 21740

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 21740 from September 7, 1969 through July 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

Wind Reports

123

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

1.75″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage ZIP 21740 · 1969–present Updated Daily · last Jul 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 21740

31 reports

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1.50″ hail

Aug 7, 2023
7:20 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Funkstown, MD

1.00″ hail

Aug 7, 2023
7:15 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Hagerstown, MD

1.75″ hail

Aug 7, 2023
7:14 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Funkstown, MD

1.00″ hail

Aug 7, 2023
7:14 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Hagerstown, MD

1.25″ hail

May 19, 2019
7:18 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: UPDATED REPORT

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Long Meadow, MD

1.25″ hail

May 19, 2019
7:16 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Long Meadow, MD

1.75″ hail

May 19, 2019
7:07 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Warrenton, MD

1.00″ hail

Aug 18, 2011
9:15 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near Funkstown.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 E Roxbury, MD

0.75″ hail

Jun 26, 2009
4:12 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Hagerstown.

NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NE Funkstown, MD

0.75″ hail

Jun 26, 2009
4:12 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Funkstown.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Funkstown, MD

0.88″ hail

Jun 26, 2009
4:07 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near Hagerstown.

NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Hagerstown, MD

0.88″ hail

Jun 26, 2009
4:05 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near exit 40 on Interstate 81 in Hagerstown.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.56 SW Fountain Head, MD

1.00″ hail

Jun 9, 2009
2:40 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Hagerstown.

NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Hagerstown, MD

0.75″ hail

Jun 9, 2009
2:30 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Hagerstown.

NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Hagerstown, MD

1.00″ hail

Jun 9, 2009
2:15 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Hagerstown.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.27 WSW (Hgr)Hagerstown Rgnl, MD

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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea

0.25″

Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball

0.50″

Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny

0.75″

Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel

0.88″

Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter

1.00″

Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar

1.25″

Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut

1.50″

Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball

1.75″

Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg

2.00″

Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball

2.50″

Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball

2.75″

Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple

3.00″

Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball

4.00″

Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit

4.50″

Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 21740

123 reports

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UNK mph

Jul 28, 2026
8:35 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires down south of Hagerstown.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sse Funkstown, MD

UNK mph

Jun 11, 2026
11:54 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A couple trees were down in Maugansville.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Long Meadow, MD

UNK mph

Jun 11, 2026
11:14 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A couple trees were down in Maugansville.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Long Meadow, MD

58 mph

Jun 11, 2026
11:09 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Personal weather station in Maugansville reported 50 kts (57.5 mph)

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Long Meadow, MD

UNK mph

Jun 6, 2026
9:21 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Washington County 911 reported over 100 storm related calls for damage.

NWS Wind Report Location: Hagerstown, MD

UNK mph

Jun 6, 2026
9:15 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Approximately 12...000 without power across the county. Numerous downed trees and powerlines. Additional reports of damage are being gathered by local officials.

NWS Wind Report Location: Hagerstown, MD

UNK mph

Jun 6, 2026
9:03 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Large tree down along Cedar Lawn Dr.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Hagerstown, MD

UNK mph

May 13, 2026
11:02 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A few reports of trees and power lines down in Hagerstown.

NWS Wind Report Location: Hagerstown, MD

UNK mph

Jul 31, 2025
5:41 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A few trees were down around Hancock.

NWS Wind Report Location: Hagerstown, MD

UNK mph

Jun 28, 2025
9:37 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A few trees were down around Funkstown.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Funkstown, MD

75 mph

Apr 20, 2025
2:05 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: CWOP station CW1323

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hagerstown, MD

UNK mph

Apr 20, 2025
2:01 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: At least a dozen trees down across Hagerstown.

NWS Wind Report Location: Hagerstown, MD

66 mph

Apr 20, 2025
2:00 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Private weather station HGNTC

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Hagerstown, MD

UNK mph

Apr 20, 2025
1:56 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees blew down near Hagerstown... including on I-81 at Exit 7A/MD-58 Salem Avenue.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Hagerstown, MD

UNK mph

Apr 20, 2025
1:53 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees blew down near Conococheague... including on eastbound I-70 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway prior to Exit 24/MD-63 Greencastle Pike.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Conococheague, MD

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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe

Under 58 mph

Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe

58–74 mph

Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging

75–90 mph

Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme

90+ mph

Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 21740

4 reports

EF1 category

May 17, 2011
7:10 PM EST-5

Tornado report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Numerous snapped and uprooted trees continued along a track from near the intersection of Wellspring Road and Jennifer Lane to near the intersection of Greencastle Pike and Cearfoss Pike. Several Sheds and Outbuildings were overturned or destroyed. A garage door was blown inward on a detached garage, leading to the failure of the roof structure. ||Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped by Garden View Road, Maugansville Road and Cearfoss Pike. A recreational vehicle was blown onto its side and moved forty-five feet into a neighboring yard. Shingle damage was very common. A stone 19th-century home suffured a roof uplift.

NWS Tornado Report Location: .17 ENE Maugansville, MD

F0 category

Jun 19, 1998
6:30 AM EST

Tornado report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: W Hagerstown, MD

F1 category

Jun 16, 1998
5:21 PM EST

Tornado report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Halfway, MD

F1 category

Jun 16, 1998
5:12 PM EST

Tornado report for ZIP 21740

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: S Halfway, MD

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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0

65–85 mph

Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1

86–110 mph

Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2

111–135 mph

Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5

136+ mph

Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 21740 area census snapshot

People & households

Population63,140

Households24,928

Housing units27,002

Income

Median household income$59,410

$100k+ households35.5%

$150k+ households12.8%

Housing stock

Single-family detached13,254

Attached single-family6,163

Small multifamily4,301

Large multifamily2,859

Mobile homes425

Housing mix

Single-family share49.1%

Attached-home share22.8%

Multifamily share26.5%

Mobile-home share1.6%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied13,750

Renter-occupied11,178

Vacant units2,074

Home value & age

Median home value$241,600

Owner homes $300k+32.2%

Owner homes $500k+6.9%

Owner homes $750k+3.1%

Median year built1971

Older-home share61.6%

Vehicle context

Households with cars21,689

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 21740 have on record?

Our records show 31 hail, 123 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 21740, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 21740?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 21740 is 1.75″. It was reported near Funkstown, MD on August 7, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 21740 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 21740 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 21740 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 21740 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 21740 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 21740 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 21740 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 21740, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 21740, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 21740

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