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Hail history for Charlton, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Charlton on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Charlton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Charlton in the last two years.
Hail days near Charlton by year
When hail season peaks near Charlton
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Charlton
Jun 1, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sturbridge (6 mi from Charlton)
May 24, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Auburn (8 mi from Charlton)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Southbridge (5 mi from Charlton)
May 25, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dudley (6 mi from Charlton)
Jun 27, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Leicester (9 mi from Charlton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Charlton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2023 | EF0 | North Brookfield 9 mi from Charlton |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Webster 9 mi from Charlton |
| Aug 4, 2018 | EF1 | Webster 7 mi from Charlton |
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF3 | Fiskdale 9 mi from Charlton |
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF0 | Fiskdale 5 mi from Charlton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Charlton
93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Charlton since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Mar 7, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Southbridge, Dudley 3 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Dudley 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Auburn 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Oxford, West Sutton, Leicester 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Glen Grove 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Webster 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Northside, Spencer 2 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | West Dudley 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Glen Grove 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Oxford 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 Charlton; 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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26 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 Charlton.
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