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Hail history for Charlestown, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Charlestown on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Charlestown
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Charlestown in the last two years.
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Of 29 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (9) and August (7).
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Aug 4, 2015 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Bleachery (9 mi from Charlestown)
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 Charlestown)
Jun 5, 2010 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Wollaston (9 mi from Charlestown)
Jul 11, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Wakefield (8 mi from Charlestown)
Jun 23, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Dorchester (7 mi from Charlestown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Charlestown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF2 | Chelsea 2 mi from Charlestown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Charlestown
311 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Charlestown since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 31, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Stoneham, Lynn 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | South Peabody 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Newton, Stony Brook, Belmont 5 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Back Bay Annex 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | North Woburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | North Woburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Allston 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Back Bay Annex, Wollaston 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Newtonville, West Newton, Watertown 6 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 69 mph, a estimat | West Medford, East Lexington, Medford 6 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 Charlestown; 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 Charlestown.
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