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Hail history for Harvard, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harvard on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Harvard
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Shirley, Littleton Common 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Harvard |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Harvard by year
When hail season peaks near Harvard
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Harvard
Aug 4, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Harwood (5 mi from Harvard)
Jul 1, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stow (6 mi from Harvard)
National Weather Service description (English): Windblown golf ball size hail broke a window in a house in the Birch Hill Road area.Jul 19, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Whalom (10 mi from Harvard)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Leominster.May 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harvard (0 mi from Harvard)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail damaged a Massachusetts Environmental Police cruiser as they traveled between Interstate 495 and Route 2 through the center of Harvard.May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (10 mi from Harvard)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harvard
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | West Berlin 9 mi from Harvard |
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Hudson 5 mi from Harvard |
| Aug 23, 2021 | EF0 | East Bolton 4 mi from Harvard |
| Aug 23, 2021 | EF0 | Stow 6 mi from Harvard |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Clinton 8 mi from Harvard |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harvard
157 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harvard since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 1, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lancaster, Hudson, West Concord 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | South Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hudson, Gleasondale, Kelly Corner 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Fitchburg Muni Airport, Devenscrest, Ayer 5 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bolton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Acton, Frederick Corner, North Shirley 5 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Concord, Forge Vlg 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lunenburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Leominster 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bolton, East Acton, Acton 4 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 Harvard; 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 Harvard.
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