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Hail history for West Cambridge/Harvard Square, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Cambridge/Harvard Square on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near West Cambridge/Harvard Square
No hail was reported within 10 miles of West Cambridge/Harvard Square in the last two years.
Hail days near West Cambridge/Harvard Square by year
When hail season peaks near West Cambridge/Harvard Square
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near West Cambridge/Harvard Square
Aug 4, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bleachery (6 mi from West Cambridge/Harvard Square)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in Harvard Square.Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farm Hill (7 mi from West Cambridge/Harvard Square)
Jun 5, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wollaston (10 mi from West Cambridge/Harvard Square)
Jul 11, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wakefield (9 mi from West Cambridge/Harvard Square)
Jun 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Dorchester (6 mi from West Cambridge/Harvard Square)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Cambridge/Harvard Square
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF2 | Chelsea 5 mi from West Cambridge/Harvard Square |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Cambridge/Harvard Square
325 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Cambridge/Harvard Square since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 31, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Stoneham 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Needham 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Stony Brook 6 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Weston, Back Bay Annex 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | North Woburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | North Woburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Allston 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Back Bay Annex 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Weston, Auburndale, Newtonville 8 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | West Medford, East Lexington, Medford 7 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 West Cambridge/Harvard Square; 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.
Nearby cities
- Cambridge
31 hail days - Boston
29 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Quincy
20 hail days - Lynn
23 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Worcester
31 hail days
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 West Cambridge/Harvard Square.
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