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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Essex, MD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Essex, MD from May 23, 1970 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

Wind Reports

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

2.75″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage Essex, MD · 1970–present Updated Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Essex, MD

7 reports

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1.00″ hail

Aug 21, 2017
7:10 PM UTC

Hail report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL. TWO ROUNDS OF HAIL.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Essex, MD

1.00″ hail

Jul 16, 2016
9:23 PM UTC

Hail report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Baltimore Martin S, MD

1.00″ hail

Jul 16, 2016
9:15 PM UTC

Hail report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Essex, MD

1.00″ hail

Aug 19, 2011
4:51 PM EST-5

Hail report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near the intersection of eastern Avenue and Old Eastern Avenue.

NWS Hail Report Location: .38 SE Middle River, MD

1.00″ hail

Aug 19, 2011
4:50 PM EST-5

Hail report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in Essex.

NWS Hail Report Location: .82 SSW Middle River, MD

2.75″ hail

Jul 1, 2004
3:50 PM EST

Hail report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail reported by law enforcement officers.

NWS Hail Report Location: Essex, MD

1.00″ hail

Jun 14, 1971
12:30 PM CST

Hail report for Essex, MD

Baltimore 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 Essex, MD

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UNK mph

Jul 4, 2026
11:40 PM UTC

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several large power poles blown over in the Essex/Dundalk area.

NWS Wind Report Location: Essex, MD

UNK mph

Jul 17, 2021
7:46 PM UTC

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TWO TREES DOWN ON GARDEN DRIVE AND SOUTH MARYLYN AVENUE.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Essex, MD

UNK mph

Jul 17, 2021
7:45 PM UTC

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON DELAWARE AVE.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Essex, MD

UNK mph

Jul 17, 2021
7:40 PM UTC

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TWO TREES FELL ONTO AN APARTMENT BUILDING ON GARDEN DRIVE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Essex, MD

UNK mph

Jul 17, 2019
10:20 PM UTC

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS (UP TO FOUR DOZEN) REPORTS OF TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN THE DUNDALK/ESSEX/MIDDLE RIVER AREA EAST OF BALTIMORE CITY.

NWS Wind Report Location: Essex, MD

UNK mph

Sep 7, 2018
12:15 AM UTC

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN INTO AN APARTMENT BUILDING ON BEECH DRIVE.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Baltimore Martin, MD

UNK mph

Jul 16, 2016
11:51 PM UTC

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: ROOF OF HOME DAMAGED BY STRONG WINDS.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Back River, MD

UNK mph

Jul 16, 2016
9:52 PM UTC

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: ROOF OF HOME DAMAGED BY STRONG WINDS.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Back River, MD

UNK mph

Jun 8, 2016
3:10 PM UTC

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE FELL INTO A HOUSE

NWS Wind Report Location: Essex, MD

60 mph

Jul 13, 2014
9:08 PM EST-5

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: There were three large trees and several smaller trees down in Hawthorne in Middle River.

NWS Wind Report Location: .83 WNW (Mtn)Martin Arpt Bal, MD

60 mph

Jun 18, 2014
11:48 PM EST-5

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: There were 3 to 4 inch in diameter tree branches down.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.83 SW (Mtn)Martin Arpt Bal, MD

60 mph

Jun 13, 2014
1:18 PM EST-5

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: There was a tree down blocking the road at Sandlewood and Thomas Blvd.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2.18 SSE Essex, MD

60 mph

Jun 13, 2014
1:14 PM EST-5

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: There was a tree down blocking Cove Road near the beltway.

NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SE Essex, MD

64 mph

Aug 5, 2012
4:11 PM EST-5

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Four inch diameter tree limbs drown near intesection of Riverside Drive and Margaret Ave.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.42 SSE Essex, MD

66 mph

Jul 7, 2004
4:09 PM EST

Wind report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Downed trees.

NWS Wind Report Location: Essex, 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 Essex, MD

1 reports

EF1 category

Jun 20, 2009
2:44 PM EST-5

Tornado report for Essex, MD

Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service survey indicated that a tornado touched down near Essex as an EF-0. Peak winds were estimated around 70 mph. Several trees were down and there was minor shingle and siding damage reported throughout the community of Essex. ||The tornado intensified as it approached Browns Creek and Balliston Point. The tornado uprooted or snapped down a significant portion of large trees in the community along Island View Road. The tornado across this area was classified as an EF-1 with peak winds of 90 mph. The tornado finally weakened as it moved over the Bay.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.74 SW (Mtn)Martin Arpt Bal, 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 · City

Essex, MD area census snapshot

People & households

Population40,670

Households16,019

Housing units17,142

Income

Median household income$67,082

$100k+ households39.3%

$150k+ households16.7%

Housing stock

Single-family detached6,673

Attached single-family5,988

Small multifamily1,500

Large multifamily2,849

Mobile homes132

Housing mix

Single-family share38.9%

Attached-home share34.9%

Multifamily share25.4%

Mobile-home share0.8%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied9,234

Renter-occupied6,785

Vacant units1,123

Home value & age

Median home value$253,500

Owner homes $300k+39.7%

Owner homes $500k+9.8%

Owner homes $750k+2.8%

Median year built1964

Older-home share69.9%

Vehicle context

Households with cars13,944

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

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

Our records show 7 hail, 18 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Essex, MD, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Essex?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Essex, MD is 2.75″. It was reported near Essex, MD on July 1, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Essex — 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 Essex address?

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

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