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Hail history for Framingham, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Framingham on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Framingham 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 Framingham
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Framingham in the last two years.
Hail days near Framingham by year
When hail season peaks near Framingham
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Framingham
Aug 7, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Marlborough (8 mi from Framingham)
Jun 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · West Medway (9 mi from Framingham)
National Weather Service description (English): The public, supported by videos, reported hen egg size (2 inch diameter) hail, which was preceded by a 15-minute period of pea size hail.Jul 8, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopkinton (7 mi from Framingham)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Hopkinton. So much hail fell that two hours after the storm moved out of the area, hail was still piled three inches deep in numerous locations.Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Saxonville (2 mi from Framingham)
Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lowell Jct (9 mi from Framingham)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Framingham
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2021 | EF0 | Marlborough Jct 9 mi from Framingham |
| Oct 7, 2020 | EF0 | Millis 7 mi from Framingham |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Framingham
143 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Framingham since 2006, on 67 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Rest, Needham 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | North Sudbury, Cherry Brook 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newton Lower Falls 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Weston 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Marlborough, South Sudbury, Wellesley Fells 3 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Ashland 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Milford, Westborough, Saxonville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Nobscot 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Ordway, Norfolk Airport, Medway 3 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Marlborough, Nobscot, Felchville 3 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 Framingham; 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
- Cambridge
31 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Boston
29 hail days - Worcester
31 hail days - Quincy
20 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Providence
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 Framingham.
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