Hail History

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Hail history for Hamilton Worcester, MA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 23, 20201 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 1, 2011
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles136

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hamilton Worcester on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Hamilton Worcester

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hamilton Worcester in the last two years.

Hail days near Hamilton Worcester by year

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When hail season peaks near Hamilton Worcester

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (8).

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Largest hail storms near Hamilton Worcester

May 24, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Grafton (6 mi from Hamilton Worcester)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail fell in Grafton damaging screens and vinyl shutters on the west side of one house. On Route 122A, hail covered the ground, making the road slick, and broke car windows.

Jun 1, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Millbury (5 mi from Hamilton Worcester)

Mar 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Worcester (2 mi from Hamilton Worcester)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported via amateur radio at 756 PM EST in Worcester. It began with dime size hail at 753 PM EST.

Jun 27, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Leicester (7 mi from Hamilton Worcester)

Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Westborough (8 mi from Hamilton Worcester)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hamilton Worcester

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 6, 2025EF0Paxton
9 mi from Hamilton Worcester
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 6, 2025EF0Paxton
8 mi from Hamilton Worcester
0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 6, 2025EF0Holden
7 mi from Hamilton Worcester
0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 26, 2018EF1West Upton
9 mi from Hamilton Worcester
1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 31, 2014EF0South Worcester
2 mi from Hamilton Worcester
2.1 mi long, 176 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hamilton Worcester

136 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hamilton Worcester since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Oct 7, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedAuburn, Edgemere
2 wind reports
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May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Sutton, Leicester, Worcester Muni
6 wind reports
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Apr 14, 202659 mph, estimatedLovellville
1 wind report
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Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedHolden, Sandy Beach, Worcester
6 wind reports
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Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedNorthbridge Center
1 wind report
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May 3, 202560 mph, estimatedChaffin, Worcester Muni, Lovellville
4 wind reports
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Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedMillbury
1 wind report
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Jul 17, 202464 mph, estimatedChaffin, Barber
2 wind reports
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Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedMillbury, Wilkinsonville, Westborough
3 wind reports
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Aug 18, 202358 mph, estimatedNorthbridge
1 wind report
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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 Hamilton Worcester; 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 Hamilton Worcester.

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