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Hail history for Cambridge, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cambridge on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Cambridge ranks #139 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Cambridge
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Cambridge in the last two years.
Hail days near Cambridge by year
When hail season peaks near Cambridge
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Cambridge
Aug 4, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bleachery (7 mi from Cambridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in Harvard Square.Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farm Hill (7 mi from Cambridge)
Jun 5, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wollaston (9 mi from Cambridge)
Jul 11, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wakefield (9 mi from Cambridge)
Jun 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Dorchester (6 mi from Cambridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cambridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF2 | Chelsea 5 mi from Cambridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cambridge
337 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cambridge since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 31, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Stoneham, Lynn 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Needham 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Stony Brook 6 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Weston, Back Bay Annex 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | North Woburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | North Woburn 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Allston 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Back Bay Annex 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Weston, Auburndale, Newtonville 8 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | West Medford, East Lexington, Medford 7 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 Cambridge; 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
- Boston
29 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Newton
25 hail days - Quincy
20 hail days - Lynn
23 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Worcester
31 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 Cambridge.
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