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Hail history for Merrimac, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Merrimac on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jul 11, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Merrimac
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Plaistow 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Merrimac |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Austin Corners 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Merrimac |
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Of 25 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (8).
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Jul 11, 2006 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Hampton Falls (10 mi from Merrimac)
Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westville (5 mi from Merrimac)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Plaistow.Jul 12, 2010 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Haverhill (6 mi from Merrimac)
Jun 15, 2021 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Newburyport (6 mi from Merrimac)
Jul 23, 2021 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Georgetown (7 mi from Merrimac)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Merrimac
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2006 | F2 | Hampton Falls 10 mi from Merrimac |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Merrimac
91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Merrimac since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 23, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage a reported | Hampstead, Haverhill, Newburyport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Newburyport 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 64 mph, a measured | Towles Corner, Austin Corners 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Sanborn Corners 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Westville, Sargent Corners, Sanborn Corners 4 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Plaistow, Merrimac 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Newburyport 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 60 mph, a estimat | Kingston, Hampton Falls 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 60 mph, a estimat | Perkins Hill, Hampstead, Haverhill Rvrside Airport 4 wind reports |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 60 mph, a estimat | Smithtown 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 Merrimac; 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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25 hail days
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 Merrimac.
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