Hail History

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Hail history for Hanover, MA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 14, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 24, 2009
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles74

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hanover on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 24, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Hanover

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 14, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Rockland
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Hanover		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Hanover by year

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When hail season peaks near Hanover

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and June (3).

JanFebMarApr2May3Jun4Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hanover

May 24, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Duxbury (9 mi from Hanover)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail fell along Route 3 near Wellington Lane.

Jul 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scituate (7 mi from Hanover)

Aug 14, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Rockland (6 mi from Hanover)

Jul 23, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Baileys Corner (9 mi from Hanover)

Aug 7, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Brockton (10 mi from Hanover)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hanover

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 18, 2023EF1South Weymouth Nas
8 mi from Hanover		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hanover

74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hanover since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Oct 7, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 14, 202558 mph, estimatedNorthville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedLiberty Plain, Hanover Center
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedBlack Rock
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Duxbury, Millbrook
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedHalifax Beach, Monponsett
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202358 mph, estimatedWeymouth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202358 mph, estimatedScituate Center, North Scituate, Hanover
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202349 mph, estimatedLiberty Plain
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 202258 mph, estimatedScituate, Island Creek
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202258 mph, estimatedSilver Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Hanover; 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

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 Hanover.

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