Washington County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Washington County, Maryland recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 3 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 32 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 29 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Washington County
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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.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“A number of reported trees down around Sandy Hook... MD (LWX)”
“Tree fell onto a Car around the 200 block of Mealey Parkway. (LWX)”
- Hail 1" Halfway SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E Harpers Ferry SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Hagerstown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SSE Funkstown SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees blew down on MD-63 Spielman Road at Bakersville Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 W Fairplay SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down due to thunderstorm winds along I-70 Eastbound. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Cherry Run SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“A couple trees were down in Maugansville. (LWX)”
“A couple trees were down in Williamsport. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 W Long Meadow SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Williamsport SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“A wind gust of 61 knots (70 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Hagerstown Regional Airport (KHGR). (LWX)”
“Washington County 911 reported over 100 storm related calls for damage. (LWX)”
- Wind 70 mph Hagerstown Rgnl Arpt SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Hagerstown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Hagerstown SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple trees down on High Germany Road and Bottenfield Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Forest Park SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Williamsport SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 1 W Halfway SPC verified report
Friday, March 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Berkeley Springs, or 7 miles south of Hancock, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 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.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, February 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below in the valleys, and 20 below on the ridges. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.”
“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below in the valleys, and 20 below on the ridges. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.”
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, north-central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, November 16, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent, minimum relative humidities around 30 to 35 percent, and northwesterly wind gusts around 40 to 50 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. Temperatures will reach the middle 50s around midday before dropping. Poor RH recoveries are expected tonight, especially over the higher elevations.”
- Wind 50 mph Washington County NWS 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph
“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. (LWX)”
“Multiple reports of trees and lines down mainly north of Hagerstown (LWX)”
- Wind 66 mph Hagerstown Rgnl Arpt SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Long Meadow SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Hancock SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Washington County, MD?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 32 severe weather events in Washington County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Washington County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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