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Hail history for East Boston, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Boston 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 July.
Recent hail near East Boston
No hail was reported within 10 miles of East Boston in the last two years.
Hail days near East Boston by year
When hail season peaks near East Boston
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near East Boston
Aug 4, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forest Hills (6 mi from East Boston)
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 East Boston)
Jun 5, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wollaston (8 mi from East Boston)
Jul 11, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wakefield (9 mi from East Boston)
Jun 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Dorchester (7 mi from East Boston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Boston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF2 | Chelsea 2 mi from East Boston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Boston
287 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Boston since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 31, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Stoneham, Lynn 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Peabody 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newton, Belmont, Medford 4 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Back Bay Annex 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Allston 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Back Bay Annex, Wollaston 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Newtonville, West Newton, Watertown 6 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | West Medford, East Lexington, Medford 6 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Milton, Chestnut Hill 2 wind reports |
| May 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Back Bay Annex, South Boston, Charlestown 4 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 East Boston; 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
- Boston
29 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Lynn
23 hail days - Quincy
20 hail days - Newton
25 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Lowell
22 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 East Boston.
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