Hail History

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Hail history for Amesbury, MA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 11, 2006
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles94

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Amesbury on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 11, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Amesbury

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 22, 20261 in
quarter		Plaistow
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Amesbury		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 3, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Austin Corners, North Hampton Center
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Amesbury		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Amesbury by year

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When hail season peaks near Amesbury

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (4).

JanFeb1MarApr1May4Jun10Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Amesbury

Jul 11, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Exeter (7 mi from Amesbury)

Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westville (9 mi from Amesbury)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Plaistow.

Jul 12, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Haverhill (10 mi from Amesbury)

Jun 15, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Newburyport (4 mi from Amesbury)

Jul 23, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Georgetown (10 mi from Amesbury)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Amesbury

DateRatingWherePath
May 21, 2006F2Hampton Falls
6 mi from Amesbury		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Amesbury

94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Amesbury since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 23, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedHaverhill, Newburyport
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedNewburyport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202664 mph, measuredTowles Corner, Austin Corners
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202558 mph, estimatedHampton Airport, Hampton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202560 mph, estimatedSanborn Corners, Hampton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedWestville, Sargent Corners, Sanborn Corners
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedPlaistow, Merrimac
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202367 mph, measuredHampton Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202358 mph, estimatedNewburyport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202260 mph, estimatedKingston, Elmwood Corners, Hampton Falls
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Amesbury; 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 Amesbury.

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