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Hail history for Belchertown, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Belchertown on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 14, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Belchertown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | South Hadley 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Belchertown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Belchertown by year
When hail season peaks near Belchertown
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Belchertown
Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belchertown (0 mi from Belchertown)
Jul 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ludlow (8 mi from Belchertown)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golfball size hail fell in Ludlow.Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ludlow (8 mi from Belchertown)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell on Moore Street.Jul 14, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pelham (9 mi from Belchertown)
National Weather Service description (English): In Pelham, golf ball sized hail was reported.Aug 3, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Belchertown (0 mi from Belchertown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Belchertown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2018 | EF1 | Hardwick 10 mi from Belchertown |
| Sep 1, 2013 | EF0 | Baconville 4 mi from Belchertown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Belchertown
155 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Belchertown since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on May 26, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Wilbraham 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Granby, South Hadley 4 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cushman, Belchertown 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cold Spg 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | Hockanum 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bondsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belchertown 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belchertown, Dwight 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Thorndike, Bondsville, Whipples 6 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Palmer, South Hadley, Belchertown 4 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 Belchertown; 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 Belchertown.
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