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Hail history for Harwich, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harwich on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Aug 7, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Harwich
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Harwich in the last two years.
Hail days near Harwich by year
When hail season peaks near Harwich
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (2) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Harwich
Aug 7, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Harwich (0 mi from Harwich)
Jun 22, 2019 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Dennis (7 mi from Harwich)
Jul 6, 2007 · 0.75 in (penny) · Orleans (8 mi from Harwich)
Apr 12, 2008 · 0.75 in (penny) · Orleans (8 mi from Harwich)
Jul 1, 2009 · 0.75 in (penny) · Yarmouth (8 mi from Harwich)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harwich
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | EF0 | Dennis 8 mi from Harwich |
| Jul 23, 2019 | EF1 | West Yarmouth 9 mi from Harwich |
| Jul 23, 2019 | EF1 | Harwich 0 mi from Harwich |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harwich
20 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harwich since 2006, on 12 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | 75 mph, estimated | West Dennis, Yarmouth 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 81 mph, estimated | Yarmouth 1 wind report |
| Nov 23, 2020 | 61 mph, measured | West Dennis 1 wind report |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 64 mph, measured | Dennis 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 90 mph, estimated | West Dennis, Chatham, West Brewster 4 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Harwich 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Orleans, Rock Harbor, Tonset 3 wind reports |
| Oct 16, 2015 | 64 mph, measured | Chatham Muni Airport, Yarmouth 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 58 mph, estimated | Yarmouth 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2008 | 58 mph, estimated | Orleans 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 Harwich; 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 Harwich.
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