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Hail history for Falmouth, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Falmouth on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 2, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Falmouth
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Falmouth in the last two years.
Hail days near Falmouth by year
When hail season peaks near Falmouth
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Falmouth
Jul 2, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tisbury (7 mi from Falmouth)
National Weather Service description (English): Ping pong ball to golf ball sized hail fell in portions of Martha's Vineyard. Several cars were dented by the hail.May 8, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Woods Hole (3 mi from Falmouth)
Aug 2, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Tisbury (7 mi from Falmouth)
Jul 19, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Falmouth (0 mi from Falmouth)
Jun 9, 2011 · 0.75 in (penny) · Tisbury (7 mi from Falmouth)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Falmouth
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2018 | EF0 | Woods Hole 3 mi from Falmouth |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Falmouth
33 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Falmouth since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Nov 13, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cataumet 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | East Falmouth, Mashpee 2 wind reports |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 70 mph, measured | Waquoit 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Woods Hole 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | Megansett 1 wind report |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 60 mph, measured | East Falmouth 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Mashpee 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Tisbury, Oak Bluffs, Popponesset Beach 4 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Santuit 1 wind report |
| Jan 20, 2019 | 61 mph, estimated | Hatchville 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 Falmouth; 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
- New Bedford
13 hail days - Barnstable
6 hail days - Yarmouth
6 hail days - Middleborough
13 hail days - Fall River
10 hail days - Taunton
11 hail days - Bristol
15 hail days - Newport
7 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 Falmouth.
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