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Hail history for South Hadley, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Hadley on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near South Hadley
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Aldenville, South Hadley 2 hail reports · closest near the center of South Hadley |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bay State 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from South Hadley |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near South Hadley by year
When hail season peaks near South Hadley
Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (17) and July (15).
Largest hail storms near South Hadley
Jul 26, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · Springfield (10 mi from South Hadley)
National Weather Service description (English): Three inch diameter hail fell in Springfield.Jul 28, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willimansett (5 mi from South Hadley)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Northampton (6 mi from South Hadley)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell across Northampton.Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ludlow (8 mi from South Hadley)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell on Moore Street.Jun 28, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Easthampton (5 mi from South Hadley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Hadley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF1 | Indian Orchard 10 mi from South Hadley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Hadley
267 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Hadley since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Holyoke, Springfield 2 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Southampton, Granby, South Hadley 5 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | Bay State, Hockanum 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Southhampton, Holyoke 5 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belchertown 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Florence, West Farms, Northampton 4 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belchertown, Dwight 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Bay State, Northampton 4 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hatfield 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Willimansett, East Springfield 3 wind reports |
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 South Hadley; 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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50 hail days - Chicopee
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30 hail days - East Hartford
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27 hail days - West Hartford
27 hail days - Pittsfield
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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 South Hadley.
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