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Hail history for South Peabody, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Peabody on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 11, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near South Peabody
No hail was reported within 10 miles of South Peabody in the last two years.
Hail days near South Peabody by year
When hail season peaks near South Peabody
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near South Peabody
Jul 11, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Peabody (2 mi from South Peabody)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farm Hill (8 mi from South Peabody)
May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (2 mi from South Peabody)
Jul 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Salem Cgas (4 mi from South Peabody)
Oct 30, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Oak Grove (7 mi from South Peabody)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Peabody
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF2 | Chelsea 9 mi from South Peabody |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Peabody
194 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Peabody since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 6, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Topsfield, Wenham 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Stoneham, Lynn 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Medford, Logan Intl. Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Middleton, Topsfield, Montserrat 3 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Reading 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | South Middleton 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Tapleyville, Revere, Lynn 5 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Wenham, Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Danversport 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 South Peabody; 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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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 Peabody.
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