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Hail history for Hardwick, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hardwick on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Hardwick
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | West Brookfield 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Hardwick |
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Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Petersham (10 mi from Hardwick)
Apr 26, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Warren (9 mi from Hardwick)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball size hail in Warren.Sep 13, 2010 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Petersham (9 mi from Hardwick)
Jul 21, 2010 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Hardwick (0 mi from Hardwick)
May 29, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Hardwick (3 mi from Hardwick)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hardwick
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2023 | EF0 | North Brookfield 10 mi from Hardwick |
| Oct 23, 2018 | EF1 | Hardwick 2 mi from Hardwick |
| Sep 1, 2013 | EF0 | Baconville 8 mi from Hardwick |
| Jul 19, 2007 | EF0 | New Braintree 4 mi from Hardwick |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hardwick
85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hardwick since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on May 21, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Warren 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | West Ware, Ware, West Brookfield 6 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Barre Plains 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Belchertown, Ware 2 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hardwick 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Cold Spg 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | North Brookfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Nichewaug 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Gibbs Crossing 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Warren, Furnace 2 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 Hardwick; 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 Hardwick.
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