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Hail history for North Amherst, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Amherst on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 14, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near North Amherst
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Bay State 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from North Amherst |
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Of 25 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (5).
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Jul 16, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leverett (3 mi from North Amherst)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as ping pong balls was observed on West Pelham Road in Leverett.Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Northampton (8 mi from North Amherst)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell across Northampton.Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Amherst (2 mi from North Amherst)
Jul 14, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pelham (7 mi from North Amherst)
National Weather Service description (English): In Pelham, golf ball sized hail was reported.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Montague Station (9 mi from North Amherst)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Amherst
201 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Amherst since 2006, on 100 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage a reported | South Hadley 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Cushman 2 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, a estimat | Bay State, Hockanum 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | North Sunderland 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Florence, Northampton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Dwight 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | East Whately, Bay State, Northampton 5 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Williamsburg, Hatfield 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | North Leverett 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hatfield, West Deerfield, Montague Station 3 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 North Amherst; 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 North Amherst.
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