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Hail history for Freetown, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Freetown on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Freetown
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Freetown in the last two years.
Hail days near Freetown by year
When hail season peaks near Freetown
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Freetown
Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dighton (6 mi from Freetown)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to lime size hail fell in Dighton.Aug 19, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sherwood Forest (8 mi from Freetown)
Jun 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · North Bristol (9 mi from Freetown)
Mar 29, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · North Bristol (9 mi from Freetown)
May 8, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Berryman Corner (8 mi from Freetown)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Freetown
70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Freetown since 2006, on 36 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wades Corner, Middleboro, Bisbee Corner 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Somerset, Fall River, Lakeside 9 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fall River, Segreganset 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | North Dartmouth, Clifford 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Cotley 1 wind report |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Middleboro Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Sherwood Forest, Lakeville 2 wind reports |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Assonet 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | North Dartmouth, Dighton 2 wind reports |
| Apr 15, 2019 | 52 mph, estimated | Clifford 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 Freetown; 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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25 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 Freetown.
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