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Hail history for Southwick, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Southwick on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 15, 2018. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Southwick
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Westfield 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Southwick |
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May 15, 2018 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Granby (7 mi from Southwick)
National Weather Service description (English): At 3:15 PM EST, car windshields and house windows in Granby were smashed by tennis ball size hail. Tennis ball size hail was also reported in East Hartland.Aug 19, 2019 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Agawam (8 mi from Southwick)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail was reported in Agawam.Aug 26, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · West Granville (9 mi from Southwick)
Aug 4, 2013 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · West Springfield (8 mi from Southwick)
May 31, 2017 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Westfield (6 mi from Southwick)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Southwick
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF3 | Westfield 3 mi from Southwick |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Southwick
203 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Southwick since 2006, on 99 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jun 26, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage a reported | Westfield, West Springfield, Agawam 3 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Montgomery, Southwick 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 64 mph, a measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Vining Hill, Westfield 3 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Vining Hill 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Pegville 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Suffield 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 59 mph, a measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Westfield 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 64 mph, a measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Bradly Field Wnds, Granby 4 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 64 mph, a estimat | Simsbury Airport, Pegville, East Granby 3 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 77 mph, a measured | Bradly Field Wnds 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 Southwick; 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 Southwick.
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