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Hail history for Hopkinton, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hopkinton on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Hopkinton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hopkinton in the last two years.
Hail days near Hopkinton by year
When hail season peaks near Hopkinton
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Hopkinton
Aug 7, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Marlborough (8 mi from Hopkinton)
May 24, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Grafton (8 mi from Hopkinton)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail fell in Grafton damaging screens and vinyl shutters on the west side of one house. On Route 122A, hail covered the ground, making the road slick, and broke car windows.Jun 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · West Medway (7 mi from Hopkinton)
National Weather Service description (English): The public, supported by videos, reported hen egg size (2 inch diameter) hail, which was preceded by a 15-minute period of pea size hail.Jul 8, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopkinton (1 mi from Hopkinton)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Hopkinton. So much hail fell that two hours after the storm moved out of the area, hail was still piled three inches deep in numerous locations.Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Saxonville (7 mi from Hopkinton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hopkinton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2021 | EF0 | Marlborough Jct 6 mi from Hopkinton |
| Oct 7, 2020 | EF0 | Millis 8 mi from Hopkinton |
| Jul 26, 2018 | EF1 | West Upton 7 mi from Hopkinton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hopkinton
143 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hopkinton since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Northborough 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | White City 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Marlborough 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Ashland 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Westborough 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Northbridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Milford, Westborough, Saxonville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Nobscot 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Norfolk Airport, Medway 2 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Marlborough, Nobscot 2 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 Hopkinton; 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
- Worcester
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25 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days - Boston
29 hail days - Quincy
20 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Providence
22 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 Hopkinton.
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