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Hail history for Acushnet, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Acushnet on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 19, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Acushnet
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Acushnet in the last two years.
Hail days near Acushnet by year
When hail season peaks near Acushnet
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Acushnet
Aug 19, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sherwood Forest (1 mi from Acushnet)
Aug 26, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Marion (8 mi from Acushnet)
Jun 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · North Bristol (2 mi from Acushnet)
Jun 21, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Dartmouth (9 mi from Acushnet)
Mar 29, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · North Bristol (2 mi from Acushnet)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Acushnet
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF1 | Shell Beach 3 mi from Acushnet |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Acushnet
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Acushnet since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 3, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bisbee Corner 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Holly Woods, Lakeside, Acushnet 6 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Rochester, Shell Beach 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | North Dartmouth, Clifford 2 wind reports |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Nonquitt, Fairhaven 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | South Dartmouth 1 wind report |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 60 mph, measured | West Is 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Sherwood Forest 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | North Dartmouth 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2019 | 55 mph, estimated | Nobska Beach, Clifford 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 Acushnet; 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 Acushnet.
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