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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 21742

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 21742 from May 30, 1956 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

Wind Reports

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Max Hail Size

1.75″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage ZIP 21742 · 1956–present Updated Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 21742

18 reports

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1.00″ hail

Aug 7, 2023
7:17 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Long Meadow, MD

1.00″ hail

Aug 7, 2023
6:25 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail observed at Hagerstown Regional Airport.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Long Meadow, MD

1.00″ hail

Jun 16, 2014
5:08 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 SSW Pondsville, MD

1.00″ hail

May 22, 2014
2:24 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.94 NNE Beaver Creek, MD

1.00″ hail

May 22, 2014
2:16 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: .81 NNE Hagerstown, MD

0.75″ hail

Jun 26, 2009
4:13 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported on Mount Aetna and Route 40.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 ENE Funkstown, MD

0.75″ hail

Jun 26, 2009
4:07 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

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

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 SSE (Hgr)Hagerstown Rgnl, MD

1.00″ hail

Jun 26, 2009
2:37 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

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

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.74 ESE Security, MD

0.75″ hail

Jun 9, 2009
2:32 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Long Meadow.

NWS Hail Report Location: .53 W Paramt, MD

0.75″ hail

Mar 29, 2009
3:26 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported at the junction of Maryland Route 66 and Mount Aetna Road.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.74 SW Pondsville, MD

1.75″ hail

May 25, 2004
4:40 PM EST

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size hail associated with a tornadic thunderstorm caused damage to crops and a couple of cars in the Leitersburg community.

NWS Hail Report Location: Leitersburg, MD

0.75″ hail

May 25, 2004
4:35 PM EST

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Halfway, MD

1.75″ hail

Jun 16, 1998
5:30 PM EST

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Leitersburg, MD

1.75″ hail

May 24, 1970
3:20 PM CST

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MD

1.75″ hail

Jun 14, 1963
4:00 PM CST

Hail report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 21742

60 reports

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UNK mph

Sep 2, 2026
4:34 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A tree was down on wires along Mapleville Road at Mount Aetna Road.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Bridgeport, MD

UNK mph

Sep 2, 2026
4:22 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Wires down in the 20000 block of Tillman Ave

NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgeport, MD

UNK mph

Jul 28, 2026
7:50 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree fell onto a Car around the 200 block of Mealey Parkway.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Hagerstown, MD

70 mph

Jun 6, 2026
9:02 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 61 knots (70 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Hagerstown Regional Airport (KHGR).

NWS Wind Report Location: Hagerstown Rgnl Arpt, MD

UNK mph

Nov 6, 2025
2:00 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and lines down mainly north of Hagerstown

NWS Wind Report Location: Long Meadow, MD

66 mph

Nov 6, 2025
1:52 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Wind gusts of up to 57 knots (66 MPH) were measured by the ASOS at Hagerstown Regional Airport between 8:52 and 9:04 PM.

NWS Wind Report Location: Hagerstown Rgnl Arpt, MD

UNK mph

May 31, 2025
12:25 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires blew down in the northern part of Hagerstown.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Hagerstown, MD

65 mph

Apr 20, 2025
2:04 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Personal weather station KMDHAGER64

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Smithsburg, MD

76 mph

Apr 20, 2025
2:04 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Measured on personal weather station

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Leitersburg, MD

75 mph

Apr 20, 2025
2:00 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Hagerstown Rgnl Arpt, MD

UNK mph

May 25, 2024
11:08 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Two trees were reported down and blocking the road on Fountain Head Rd near Gordon Circle.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Long Meadow, MD

UNK mph

Jul 23, 2022
10:53 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE AND NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES DOWN NEAR PANGBORN PARK.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hagerstown, MD

UNK mph

Sep 15, 2021
9:31 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON LITTLE ANTIETAM ROAD NEAR WINDING CREEK ROAD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Leitersburg, MD

UNK mph

Sep 15, 2021
9:27 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON CLOPPER ROAD NEAR OLD FORGE ROAD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Bridgeport, MD

UNK mph

Sep 15, 2021
9:25 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN AND NEAR LEITERSBURG.

NWS Wind Report Location: Leitersburg, 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 21742

4 reports

F0 category

May 25, 2004
4:56 PM EST

Tornado report for ZIP 21742

Frederick County · 64,079 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A very weak tornado touched down about one-half mile from the Frederick and Washington County line.The storm remained over rural areas and rugged terrain.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Wolfsville, MD

F1 category

May 25, 2004
4:37 PM EST

Tornado report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down 1 mile southwest of Leitersburg, MD. The storm tracked from northwest to southeast. Damage from the tornado include a peeled barn roof, structural damage to several homes and numerous downed trees. Quarter to golf ball size hail was also reported.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Leitersburg, MD

F1 category

Jun 16, 1998
5:30 PM EST

Tornado report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Maugansville, MD

F1 category

Jul 24, 1961
4:00 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 21742

Washington County · 39,808 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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 21742 area census snapshot

People & households

Population35,114

Households13,315

Housing units14,099

Income

Median household income$80,533

$100k+ households44.1%

$150k+ households16.4%

Housing stock

Single-family detached8,110

Attached single-family2,212

Small multifamily1,324

Large multifamily2,128

Mobile homes325

Housing mix

Single-family share57.5%

Attached-home share15.7%

Multifamily share24.5%

Mobile-home share2.3%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied8,870

Renter-occupied4,445

Vacant units784

Home value & age

Median home value$280,100

Owner homes $300k+43.5%

Owner homes $500k+10.9%

Owner homes $750k+3.4%

Median year built1980

Older-home share50.3%

Vehicle context

Households with cars12,541

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 21742 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 60 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 21742, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 21742?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 21742 is 1.75″. It was reported near Leitersburg, MD on May 25, 2004.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 21742 — 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 21742 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 21742 — 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 21742 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 21742 — 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 21742 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 21742 — 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 21742, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 21742, 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 21742

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