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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Dorchester County, MD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Dorchester County, MD from May 4, 1958 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
179
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dorchester County, MD · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Dorchester County

30 reports
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2.50″ hail
Jul 28, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Taylors Island. A picture with a measuring tape and a few hail stones shows a lopsided hailstone measuring 2.5 inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Taylors Island, MD
2.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Taylors Island, MD
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of hail received via social media in Hurlock MD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Hurlock, MD
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Hurlock, MD
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Hurlock, MD
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Hurlock, MD
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictured shared via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Hurlock, MD
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Secretary, MD
1.50″ hail
Apr 6, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL IN CRAPO... MD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Andrews, MD
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2022
9:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Hudson, MD
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2022
10:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME BASED ON RADAR ESTIMATE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE East New Market, MD
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2022
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: East New Market, MD
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2022
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2.00+ INCH HAIL REPORTED IN EAST NEW MARKET. HAIL WAS COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: East New Market, MD
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2022
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SIGNIFICANT HAIL DAMAGE TO A HOUSE OFF US-50 NEAR LINKWOOD. HAIL ESTIMATES 1.75-2 INCHES IN DIAMETER. TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Linkwood, MD
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2022
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Linkwood, 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 Dorchester County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on N. Tara Road and Twelve Oaks Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Hurlock, MD
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2026
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of a tree down at the 5800 blk of Puckum Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eldorado, MD
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous lines and trees down in the RT313/Galestown area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galestown, MD
73 mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire department reported a 73MPH wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eldorado, MD
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a roof blown off a trucking Wearhouse in the town of Williamsburg in Dorchester County MD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Hurlock, MD
67 mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bishops Head Pier gusted to 67 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crocheron, MD
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down southwest of Cambridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Cambridge, MD
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and powerlines were reported knocked down across the northern half of Dorchester county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Brookview, MD
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines were reported down across south central Dorchester county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vienna, MD
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down in the Cambridge area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cambridge, MD
62 mph
Jul 5, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GW0807 Cambridge MD US Measured 62MPH wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Hudson, MD
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees knocked down in the 900 block of Susquehanna Rd. Trees fell onto cars and outbuildings.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Madison, MD
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Old Stage Coach Rd. Time Estimated by Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Hurlock, MD
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the u=intersection of Cabin Creek Rd and Little creek Ln. Time Estimated by Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE East New Market, MD
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near suicide bridge rd. Time Estimated by Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Secretary, 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 Dorchester County

16 reports
UNK category
Jul 18, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado with 80 to 85 mph wind removed part of the metal roof from the WIN Transport Facility. An adjacent building and tractor trailers were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 Ne Hurlock, MD
UNK category
May 16, 2025
10:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirms a tornado touched down south-southeast of Rhodesdale... along Rhodesdale-Vienna Road. Significant tree damage occurred to a line of trees to the east of the road... with many trees snapped along their trunks and several more uprooted. The tornado was given a preliminary rating of EF-1... with maximum winds of 110 mph... a path of 11.4 miles... and a maximum width of 600 yards (discontinuous circulation).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Brookview, MD
UNK category
Sep 1, 2021
9:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO OF A TORNADO CROSSING GRAVEL BRANCH RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Hurlock, MD
UNK category
Sep 1, 2021
8:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND NEAR NEW MARKET.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Hurlock, MD
UNK category
Apr 15, 2019
7:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO. TRAILER TURNED OVER ON BAILEY STORE ROAD. POTENTIAL RADAR SIGNATURE OF DEBRIS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNE Eldorado, MD
EF0 category
Jul 24, 2009
12:30 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An apparent waterspout moved on shore. The tornado then overturned a 24 foot travel trailer 3 times at the extreme west end of Elliott Island. There was also some damage to trees and other vegetation. Winds were estimated at the high end of an EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 N Elliott, MD
F0 category
Oct 16, 2004
5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado occurred near David Green Road and caused minor damage to a couple bird houses and trailer, along with one tree downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Cambridge, MD
F0 category
Sep 30, 2004
6:50 AM EST
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout came onshore south of Taylors Island, and continued across a marshy area before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Honga, MD
F1 category
Oct 14, 2003
10:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0/weak F1 tornado damaged several homes, outbuildings, a garage, 2 cars, 3 chicken houses, and 2 businesses. Also, numerous trees down or damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Cambridge, MD
F0 category
Sep 2, 2003
5:34 PM EST
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small tornado briefly touched down. No damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Church Creek, MD
F3 category
Apr 28, 2002
6:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado path length 16-18 miles. One house and several outbuildings destroyed near Hip Roof Road. Most of the damage along tornado path rated F0 to F1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Taylors Is, MD
F1 category
Jul 4, 2001
7:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees down. One tree fell on home. Recreational trailer overturned onto its side against a tree. Several chimneys broken off houses. Winds estimated between 70 and 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Madison, MD
F0 category
Jul 13, 1996
1:45 AM EST
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Madison, MD
F0 category
Aug 28, 1992
4:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MD
F1 category
May 8, 1984
4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County · 12,310 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 · County

Dorchester County, MD area census snapshot

People & households
Population32,612
Households13,324
Housing units16,416
Income
Median household income$60,495
$100k+ households35.1%
$150k+ households14.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,310
Attached single-family652
Small multifamily1,512
Large multifamily860
Mobile homes1,082
Housing mix
Single-family share75.0%
Attached-home share4.0%
Multifamily share14.5%
Mobile-home share6.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,837
Renter-occupied4,487
Vacant units3,092
Home value & age
Median home value$252,300
Owner homes $300k+37.2%
Owner homes $500k+13.7%
Owner homes $750k+6.5%
Median year built1973
Older-home share58.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,981
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Dorchester County have on record?

Our records show 41 hail, 179 wind, and 16 tornado reports in Dorchester County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Dorchester County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Dorchester County is 2.50″. It was reported near Taylors Island, MD on July 28, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Dorchester County — 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 Dorchester County address?

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

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