Hail History

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Hail history for Athol, MA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMay 22, 2013
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles90

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Athol on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 22, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Athol

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 6, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Orange, Warwick
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Athol		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 Athol by year

06307308092101111121131411516171811920121122232412526

When hail season peaks near Athol

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (3).

JanFeb1MarApr1May7Jun3Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Athol

May 22, 2013 · 2.25 in · New Salem (8 mi from Athol)

Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wendell (9 mi from Athol)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell on Wendell Depot Road.

Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Petersham (8 mi from Athol)

Sep 13, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Petersham (8 mi from Athol)

Jun 6, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Orange (4 mi from Athol)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Athol

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 11, 2006F2Wendell
9 mi from Athol		2.9 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Athol

90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Athol since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 9, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWarwick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedTempleton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedPhillipston, Templeton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202462 mph, estimatedOrange Airport, North Orange, Athol
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202470 mph, measuredOrange Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202458 mph, estimatedSouth Athol, Brooks Vlg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202358 mph, estimatedTempleton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202290 mph, estimatedErving, Wendell Depot, Wendell
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202258 mph, estimatedErving, Athol, South Royalston
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202158 mph, estimatedNew Salem
1 wind report		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 Athol; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Athol.

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