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Hail history for Amherst, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Amherst on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 14, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Amherst ranks #509 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Amherst
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | South Hadley 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Amherst |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bay State 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Amherst |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Amherst by year
When hail season peaks near Amherst
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (8).
Largest hail storms near Amherst
Jul 16, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leverett (6 mi from 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 (7 mi from 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 (1 mi from Amherst)
Jul 14, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pelham (6 mi from Amherst)
National Weather Service description (English): In Pelham, golf ball sized hail was reported.Aug 3, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Belchertown (9 mi from Amherst)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Amherst
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2013 | EF0 | Baconville 9 mi from Amherst |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Amherst
206 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Amherst since 2006, on 94 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Granby, South Hadley 4 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cushman, Belchertown 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | Bay State, Hockanum 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | North Sunderland 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belchertown 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Florence, Northampton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belchertown, Dwight 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Whately, Bay State, Northampton 4 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hatfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | South Hadley Falls, Easthampton, South Hadley 6 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 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 Amherst.
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