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Hail history for Fairhaven, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairhaven on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 19, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Fairhaven
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fairhaven in the last two years.
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Of 12 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (2).
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Aug 19, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sherwood Forest (4 mi from Fairhaven)
Aug 26, 2024 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Marion (9 mi from Fairhaven)
Jun 24, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · North Bristol (2 mi from Fairhaven)
Jun 21, 2016 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Dartmouth (7 mi from Fairhaven)
Mar 29, 2020 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · North Bristol (2 mi from Fairhaven)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairhaven
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF1 | Shell Beach 4 mi from Fairhaven |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairhaven
46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairhaven since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 3, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Bisbee Corner 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 62 mph, a measured | Holly Woods, Lakeside, Acushnet 6 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Rochester, Shell Beach 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 49 mph, a estimat | North Dartmouth, Clifford 2 wind reports |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 58 mph, a estimat | Nonquitt, Fairhaven 2 wind reports |
| Sep 16, 2021 | 58 mph, a estimat | South Westport 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 64 mph, a estimat | South Dartmouth 1 wind report |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 60 mph, a measured | West Is 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Sherwood Forest 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | North Dartmouth 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 Fairhaven; 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 Fairhaven.
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