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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 21901

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 21901 from May 8, 1984 through July 28, 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

1.00″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage ZIP 21901 · 1984–present Updated Daily · last Jul 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 21901

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1.00″ hail

Apr 15, 2024
7:58 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Charlestown, MD

0.75″ hail

Apr 20, 2015
9:10 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped penny size hail in North East.

NWS Hail Report Location: N North East, MD

0.75″ hail

Aug 18, 2011
5:25 PM EST-5

Hail report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped penny size hail in Perryville.

NWS Hail Report Location: N North East, 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 21901

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Jul 28, 2026
10:07 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a structure around North East.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw North East, MD

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Mar 12, 2026
12:05 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Two trees down on Irishtown Road and two trees down on Frenchtown Road.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE North East, MD

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May 3, 2025
10:35 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down in Providence blocking the roadway.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Zion, MD

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Aug 3, 2024
10:10 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Over a dozen reports of trees down in and around North East towards Red Point along the Bay.

NWS Wind Report Location: North East, MD

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Aug 2, 2024
8:59 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees reported down in the area of the North East.

NWS Wind Report Location: North East, MD

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Jun 30, 2024
11:53 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Reports of power outages due to trees and wires down in and around North East.

NWS Wind Report Location: North East, MD

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Sep 9, 2023
10:59 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Report of tree and wires down at intersection of Old Elk Neck Road and Turkey Point. Additional report of tree/wires down west of Elkton at Marley Rd and Polaski Hwy intersection.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Hollywood Beach, MD

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Aug 7, 2023
10:04 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down onto roadway near the intersection of MD 7 and Mechanics Valley Road.

NWS Wind Report Location: North East, MD

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Jul 29, 2023
12:20 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees... branches and wires blew down around North East.

NWS Wind Report Location: North East, MD

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Aug 4, 2022
11:25 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREES BLEW DOWN ON SOUTHBOUND MD-272 TURKEY POINT ROAD NEAR CARA COVE ROAD/LOG CABIN ROAD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Charlestown, MD

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Jul 12, 2022
9:21 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ALONG US-40 WEST AT SYCAMORE DRIVE.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N North East, MD

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Jul 12, 2022
9:19 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ALONG US-40 PRIOR TO RED TOAD ROAD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W North East, MD

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Oct 25, 2021
10:55 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON MD 272 NORTH SOUTH OF PULASKI HIGHWAY.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW North East, MD

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Sep 23, 2021
2:40 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON TURKEY POINT ROAD NEAR MCKINNEYTOWN ROAD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Charlestown, MD

UNK mph

Sep 1, 2021
8:10 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON LUMS ROAD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Bay View, 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 21901

3 reports

F1 category

Jul 12, 2004
12:30 PM EST

Tornado report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Elk Neck, MD

F1 category

Jul 12, 2004
12:28 PM EST

Tornado report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Elk Neck, MD

F0 category

Aug 28, 1992
4:55 PM EST

Tornado report for ZIP 21901

Cecil County · 31,795 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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ZIP 21901 area census snapshot

People & households

Population19,585

Households7,184

Housing units7,952

Income

Median household income$113,107

$100k+ households51.0%

$150k+ households23.7%

Housing stock

Single-family detached5,546

Attached single-family885

Small multifamily667

Large multifamily675

Mobile homes179

Housing mix

Single-family share69.7%

Attached-home share11.1%

Multifamily share16.9%

Mobile-home share2.3%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied5,394

Renter-occupied1,790

Vacant units768

Home value & age

Median home value$342,800

Owner homes $300k+62.7%

Owner homes $500k+15.2%

Owner homes $750k+3.8%

Median year built1998

Older-home share28.0%

Vehicle context

Households with cars6,850

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 21901 have on record?

Our records show 3 hail, 60 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 21901, 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 21901?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 21901 is 1.00″. It was reported near Charlestown, MD on April 15, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 21901 — 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 21901 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 21901 — 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 21901 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 21901 — 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 21901 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 21901 — 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 21901, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 21901, 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 21901

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