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Hail history for East Cambridge, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Cambridge on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near East Cambridge
No hail was reported within 10 miles of East Cambridge in the last two years.
Hail days near East Cambridge by year
When hail season peaks near East Cambridge
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near East Cambridge
Aug 4, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bleachery (8 mi from East 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 East Cambridge)
Jun 5, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wollaston (8 mi from East Cambridge)
Jul 11, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wakefield (9 mi from East Cambridge)
Jun 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Dorchester (6 mi from East Cambridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Cambridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF2 | Chelsea 4 mi from East Cambridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Cambridge
325 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Cambridge since 2006, on 96 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 | Milton, Needham 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newton, Stony Brook, Belmont 5 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, Wollaston 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Weston, Auburndale, Newtonville 8 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | West Medford, East Lexington, Medford 6 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 East 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 - Cambridge
31 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
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 East Cambridge.
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