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Hail history for Fall River, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fall River 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.
Fall River ranks #1,053 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Fall River
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fall River in the last two years.
Hail days near Fall River by year
When hail season peaks near Fall River
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (4) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Fall River
Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dighton (9 mi from Fall River)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to lime size hail fell in Dighton.Sep 3, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · West Barrington (9 mi from Fall River)
May 8, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Berryman Corner (6 mi from Fall River)
Aug 26, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · West Barrington (8 mi from Fall River)
Jul 6, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Lakeside (4 mi from Fall River)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fall River
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF1 | Seekonk 10 mi from Fall River |
| Oct 2, 2019 | EF0 | Quonset Pt Nas 9 mi from Fall River |
| Jul 23, 2008 | EF1 | Barrington 7 mi from Fall River |
| Jul 23, 2008 | EF0 | South Swansea 4 mi from Fall River |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fall River
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fall River since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Feb 25, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wades Corner 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Somerset, Fall River, Lakeside 6 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fall River, Segreganset 2 wind reports |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Assonet 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Dighton 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Bristol 1 wind report |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Hortonville 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | South 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Assonet 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Bristol 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 Fall River; 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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15 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 Fall River.
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