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Hail history for Burlington, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Burlington on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Burlington
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Burlington in the last two years.
Hail days near Burlington by year
When hail season peaks near Burlington
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Burlington
Aug 4, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bleachery (9 mi from Burlington)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in Harvard Square.Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farm Hill (5 mi from Burlington)
Jul 11, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wakefield (7 mi from Burlington)
Jun 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · North Woburn (2 mi from Burlington)
Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · North Sommerville (9 mi from Burlington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Burlington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2016 | EF1 | Concord 8 mi from Burlington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Burlington
224 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Burlington since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Sep 6, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Bedford, Concord, Stoneham 4 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Hanscom Field Bed, Riverside 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Stony Brook, Belmont, Medford 3 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | North Woburn, Tew Mac Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Chelmsford Center 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lowell Jct 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | North Woburn, Wilmington Jct, Reading 3 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Concord, Carlisle, South Middleton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Weston, Newtonville, Tufts College 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | West Medford, East Lexington, Medford 5 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 Burlington; 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
- Cambridge
31 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Boston
29 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Quincy
20 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Worcester
31 hail days - Manchester
25 hail days
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 Burlington.
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