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Hail history for Fitchburg, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fitchburg on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Fitchburg ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Fitchburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | North Ashburnham, Smithville 2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Fitchburg |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Shirley 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fitchburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fitchburg by year
When hail season peaks near Fitchburg
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Fitchburg
Jul 19, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Whalom (5 mi from Fitchburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Leominster.Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westminster (6 mi from Fitchburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail fell in Westminster.Jun 5, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Townsend (8 mi from Fitchburg)
Jul 7, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lunenburg (4 mi from Fitchburg)
Jun 27, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Lunenburg (4 mi from Fitchburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fitchburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2015 | EF0 | Mantyranta 7 mi from Fitchburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fitchburg
96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fitchburg since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 6, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ashby 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Fitchburg Muni Airport, Shirley Center, North Shirley 3 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Groton Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lunenburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Leominster, Fitchburg, West Townsend 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | West Townsend 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | West Sterling 1 wind report |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Ashby 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Gibson Four Corners 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Lunenburg 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 Fitchburg; 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 Fitchburg.
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