Hail history · Massachusetts
Massachusetts hail history
Hail days, largest hail and the latest storms for 14 Massachusetts counties, from NOAA storm reports since 2010.
135 hail reports and 1,907 damaging-wind reports in Massachusetts since 2010; the largest hail was 2.00" (hen egg) in Hampden County on Aug 19, 2019. Counties are sorted by the number of days with hail reports.
| County | Hail days since 2010 | Last 5 years | Largest hail | Last hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | 16 | 7 | 1.75" | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Hampden County | 13 | 4 | 2.00" | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Hampshire County | 11 | 4 | 1.75" | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Franklin County | 8 | 3 | 1.25" | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Bristol County | 7 | 4 | 1.50" | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Berkshire County | 6 | 2 | 1.50" | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Plymouth County | 6 | 3 | 1.75" | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Essex County | 5 | 1 | 1.25" | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Middlesex County | 5 | 1 | 1.00" | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Norfolk County | 3 | 1 | 2.00" | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Barnstable County | 2 | 2 | 1.25" | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Dukes County | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| Nantucket County | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| Suffolk County | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports (final Storm Data through Dec 28, 2025; preliminary reports through Oct 9, 2026). Hail 1 inch or larger and damaging wind (58 mph or more, or reported damage). Counts are reports, not damage claims; many storms go unreported. Dates are CST. About the data