Hail History

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Hail history for Hardwick, MA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 8, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 26, 2019
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles85

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hardwick on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Hardwick

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 8, 20251 in
quarter		West Brookfield
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Hardwick		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 Hardwick by year

20610710809410111121314115161718219120212212312412526

When hail season peaks near Hardwick

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and August (4).

JanFebMar1Apr2May3Jun4Jul4Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hardwick

Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Petersham (10 mi from Hardwick)

Apr 26, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Warren (9 mi from Hardwick)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball size hail in Warren.

Sep 13, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Petersham (9 mi from Hardwick)

Jul 21, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hardwick (0 mi from Hardwick)

May 29, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Hardwick (3 mi from Hardwick)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hardwick

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 16, 2023EF0North Brookfield
10 mi from Hardwick		2.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 23, 2018EF1Hardwick
2 mi from Hardwick		0.8 mi long, 350 yd wide
Sep 1, 2013EF0Baconville
8 mi from Hardwick		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 19, 2007EF0New Braintree
4 mi from Hardwick		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hardwick

85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hardwick since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on May 21, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedWarren
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedWest Ware, Ware, West Brookfield
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedBarre Plains
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedBelchertown, Ware
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedHardwick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedCold Spg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202358 mph, estimatedNorth Brookfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202258 mph, estimatedNichewaug
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202258 mph, estimatedGibbs Crossing
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202258 mph, estimatedWarren, Furnace
2 wind reports		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 Hardwick; 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 Hardwick.

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