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Hail history for Bedford, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bedford on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Bedford
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bedford in the last two years.
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Of 20 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).
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Aug 4, 2015 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Bleachery (8 mi from Bedford)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farm Hill (9 mi from Bedford)
Jul 11, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Billerica (4 mi from Bedford)
Jun 24, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · North Woburn (6 mi from Bedford)
Jul 2, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · North Woburn (6 mi from Bedford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bedford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2016 | EF1 | Concord 4 mi from Bedford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bedford
212 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bedford since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Sep 6, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Bedford, Concord, Stoneham 5 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | West Concord 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 59 mph, a measured | Hanscom Field Bed, North Sudbury, Kelly Corner 5 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Newton, Stony Brook, Belmont 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Weston 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | North Woburn, Tew Mac Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Acton, Carlisle Station, Westford Station 5 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | West Concord 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | North Woburn, Wilmington Jct, Reading 3 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | East Acton, Concord, Acton 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 Bedford; 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 Bedford.
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