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Hail history for New Bedford, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Bedford on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 19, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.
New Bedford ranks #210 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near New Bedford
No hail was reported within 10 miles of New Bedford in the last two years.
Hail days near New Bedford by year
When hail season peaks near New Bedford
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near New Bedford
Aug 19, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sherwood Forest (5 mi from New Bedford)
Aug 26, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Marion (10 mi from New Bedford)
Jun 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · North Bristol (2 mi from New Bedford)
Jun 21, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Dartmouth (6 mi from New Bedford)
Mar 29, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · North Bristol (2 mi from New Bedford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Bedford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF1 | Shell Beach 5 mi from New Bedford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Bedford
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Bedford since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 3, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Holly Woods, Lakeside, Acushnet 6 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Rochester, Shell Beach 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | North Dartmouth, Clifford 2 wind reports |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Nonquitt, Fairhaven 2 wind reports |
| Sep 16, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | South Westport 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | South Dartmouth 1 wind report |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 60 mph, measured | West Is 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Sherwood Forest 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | North Dartmouth 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2019 | 52 mph, estimated | Clifford 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near New Bedford; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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21 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Barnstable
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of New Bedford.
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