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Hail history for Boxborough, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Boxborough on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Boxborough
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Shirley, Littleton Common 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Boxborough |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Boxborough by year
When hail season peaks near Boxborough
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Boxborough
Aug 7, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Marlborough (10 mi from Boxborough)
Aug 4, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Harwood (4 mi from Boxborough)
Jul 1, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stow (4 mi from Boxborough)
National Weather Service description (English): Windblown golf ball size hail broke a window in a house in the Birch Hill Road area.May 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harvard (3 mi from Boxborough)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail damaged a Massachusetts Environmental Police cruiser as they traveled between Interstate 495 and Route 2 through the center of Harvard.Mar 14, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Littleton Common (5 mi from Boxborough)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Boxborough
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Hudson 4 mi from Boxborough |
| Aug 23, 2021 | EF0 | East Bolton 4 mi from Boxborough |
| Aug 23, 2021 | EF0 | Stow 4 mi from Boxborough |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Clinton 9 mi from Boxborough |
| Aug 22, 2016 | EF1 | Concord 10 mi from Boxborough |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Boxborough
158 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Boxborough since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 1, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Concord 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lancaster, Hudson, West Concord 5 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | South Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hudson, Gleasondale, Kelly Corner 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Devenscrest, Ayer, Shirley Center 4 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bolton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Acton, Frederick Corner, North Shirley 5 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Concord, Forge Vlg 3 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bolton, East Acton, Concord 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Groton 1 wind report |
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 Boxborough; 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 Boxborough.
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