Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Has it hailed in Charles County, Maryland recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 1 hail report with hail up to 1.25", among 25 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 24 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 4, 2026 wind event (75 mph) near 2 WSW Tompkinsville. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
Last 30 days in Charles County
Current radar over the Charles County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“4 trees down across the western side of the county. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 3 SE Ironsides
WindUnknown3 SE IronsidesSPC verified report
Monday, July 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
WindUnknownDentsvilleSPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Two trees down in the Nanjemoy area. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · Nanjemoy
WindUnknownNanjemoySPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 75 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Wind gusts of up to 65 knots (75 MPH) were measured by the Cuckold Creek WeatherFlow sensor (XCCK) between 6:23 and 6:33 PM. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 2 WSW Tompkinsville
“At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong winds ahead of showers and thunderstorms near Fort Belvoir, moving north at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
NWS severe weather mention · Charles County
Wind75 mph2 WSW TompkinsvilleSPC verified report
Wind50 mphCharles CountyNWS severe weather mention
WindUnknown3 NW NanjemoySPC verified report
Friday, June 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Tree down onto a power line at the intersection of Smallwood Church Rd. and Mason Springs Rd. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · Ironsides
WindUnknownIronsidesSPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Trees down... resulting in structural damage to an apartment complex near the Smallwood Village Center. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 1 ESE St. Charles
“Tree reported down by trained spotter at Poorhouse Road and Route 6. Time estimated via radar. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 1 W Port Tobacco Villag
WindUnknown1 ESE St. CharlesSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 W Port Tobacco VillagSPC verified report
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Several trees reported down due to thunderstorm winds along Pomfret Road. Time estimated via radar. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 3 WSW White Plains
“Trees uprooted near Preston Lane and Marshall Corner Road due to thunderstorm winds. Time estimated via radar. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 3 NE Ripley
Hail1.25"RipleySPC verified report
WindUnknown3 WSW White PlainsSPC verified report
WindUnknown3 NE RipleySPC verified report
WindUnknown5 SSE TompkinsvilleSPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The Washington Metropolitan area, northern Virginia, northern and central Maryland as well as southern Maryland. WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
NWS severe weather mention · Charles County
“MD SHA reported multiple trees down around Ripley. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · Ripley
Wind55 mphCharles CountyNWS severe weather mention
WindUnknownRipleySPC verified report
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 68 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Wind gusts estimated at 65 to 70 mph. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 4 SSE Tompkinsville
“Tree down on Banks Odee Road near Md-257. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 2 WNW Tompkinsville
Wind68 mph4 SSE TompkinsvilleSPC verified report
WindUnknown2 WNW TompkinsvilleSPC verified report
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...The Washington Metropolitan area, northern and central Maryland, and northern Virginia. WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
NWS severe weather mention · Charles County
Wind50 mphCharles CountyNWS severe weather mention
Saturday, February 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below. WHERE...Charles and Saint Mary's Counties. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.”
NWS severe weather mention · Charles County
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below. WHERE...Charles and Saint Mary's Counties. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.”
NWS severe weather mention · Charles County
Wind60 mphCharles CountyNWS severe weather mention
Wind60 mphCharles CountyNWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, north-central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
NWS severe weather mention · Charles County
Wind55 mphCharles CountyNWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“As a cold front sweeps across the area this evening, a surge of strong west-northwest winds will follow. The strongest gusts, potentially reaching 40 to 50 mph in spots, will generally last an hour or less at any given location.”
NWS severe weather mention · Charles County
Wind50 mphCharles CountyNWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Charles County, MD?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 25 severe weather events in Charles County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Charles County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Charles County?
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