Hail History

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Hail history for Dighton, MA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20241.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 18, 2012
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles64

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dighton on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Recent hail near Dighton

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Dighton in the last two years.

Hail days near Dighton by year

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When hail season peaks near Dighton

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (3) and July (3).

JanFebMarApr1May3Jun3Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Dighton

Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rehoboth (8 mi from Dighton)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to lime sized hail fell in Rehoboth.

Aug 15, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Raynham Center (9 mi from Dighton)

Jun 6, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Rehoboth (8 mi from Dighton)

Aug 19, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Assonet (3 mi from Dighton)

Aug 4, 2015 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Fall River (8 mi from Dighton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dighton

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1Seekonk
9 mi from Dighton		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 23, 2008EF0South Swansea
9 mi from Dighton		1.3 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dighton

64 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dighton since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jun 28, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedRaynham Center, Wades Corner
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedSomerset, Fall River, Swansea
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedFall River, Segreganset, North Rehoboth
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedRehoboth, Prattville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202358 mph, estimatedRehoboth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202358 mph, estimatedMiddleboro Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202258 mph, estimatedCotley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 13, 202163 mph, estimatedNorth Rehoboth, Whittenton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 7, 202063 mph, estimatedPrattville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202058 mph, estimatedNorth Rehoboth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Dighton; 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

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 Dighton.

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