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Hail history for Braintree, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Braintree on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Braintree ranks #770 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Braintree
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Rockland 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Braintree |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Braintree by year
When hail season peaks near Braintree
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and August (7).
Largest hail storms near Braintree
Aug 4, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forest Hills (9 mi from Braintree)
Jun 5, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wollaston (4 mi from Braintree)
Aug 14, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Rockland (6 mi from Braintree)
May 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Stoughton (8 mi from Braintree)
Jun 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Dorchester (7 mi from Braintree)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Braintree
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF0 | Stoughton 7 mi from Braintree |
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF1 | South Weymouth Nas 3 mi from Braintree |
| May 9, 2013 | EF0 | Stoughton 9 mi from Braintree |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Braintree
163 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Braintree since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 7, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Milton 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Canton, Randolph, Northville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Liberty Plain 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Black Rock 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Brockton, Weymouth 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Campello, North Easton, Montello 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Wollaston 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Straits Pond, Liberty Plain 3 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Weymouth, West Hingham 2 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Milton 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 Braintree; 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
- Quincy
20 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Boston
29 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days - Providence
22 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Fall River
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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 Braintree.
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