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Hail history for Grafton, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Grafton on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Grafton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Grafton in the last two years.
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Of 30 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (7).
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May 24, 2009 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Grafton (1 mi from Grafton)
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 1, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Millbury (4 mi from Grafton)
Jul 8, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopkinton (9 mi from Grafton)
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) · Linwood (10 mi from Grafton)
Mar 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Worcester (8 mi from Grafton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported via amateur radio at 756 PM EST in Worcester. It began with dime size hail at 753 PM EST.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Grafton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2021 | EF0 | Marlborough Jct 9 mi from Grafton |
| Jul 26, 2018 | EF1 | West Upton 4 mi from Grafton |
| Aug 31, 2014 | EF0 | South Worcester 6 mi from Grafton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Grafton
135 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Grafton since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage a reported | East Douglas 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Auburn, Edgemere 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | West Sutton, Morningdale, Northborough 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Worcester, Barber 4 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Whitinsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Northbridge Center, White City 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Millbury 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Barber 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Millbury, Wilkinsonville, Westborough 3 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Northbridge 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 Grafton; 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 Grafton.
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