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Hail history for Dalton, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dalton on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Dalton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Dalton in the last two years.
Hail days near Dalton by year
When hail season peaks near Dalton
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Dalton
Jun 1, 2011 · 4 in (grapefruit) · East Windsor (9 mi from Dalton)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail 4 inches in diameter (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in the Village of East Windsor.Jun 8, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pittsfield (5 mi from Dalton)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail greater than an inch in diameter were reported during a thunderstorm in Pittsfield. The largest hail stones observed were estimated to be the size of golf balls.Aug 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Pittsfield (5 mi from Dalton)
May 21, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Windsor (6 mi from Dalton)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Pittsfield (5 mi from Dalton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dalton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF1 | North Adams Jct 2 mi from Dalton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dalton
173 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dalton since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Feb 25, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Pittsfield, Lenox 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lanesborough 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pittsfield, Cheshire 4 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Pittsfield Airport, Lanesborough 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Washington 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lenox 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pittsfield, North Adams Jct 3 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lanesborough 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Lanesborough, Cheshire, Pittsfield 7 wind reports |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Shaker Vlg, Pittsfield Airport, Pittsfield 9 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 Dalton; 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 Dalton.
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