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Hail history for Head of Westport, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Head of Westport on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 19, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Head of Westport
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Head of Westport in the last two years.
Hail days near Head of Westport by year
When hail season peaks near Head of Westport
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Head of Westport
Aug 19, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sherwood Forest (10 mi from Head of Westport)
Jun 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · North Bristol (7 mi from Head of Westport)
Jun 21, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Dartmouth (5 mi from Head of Westport)
Mar 29, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · North Bristol (7 mi from Head of Westport)
May 8, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Berryman Corner (3 mi from Head of Westport)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Head of Westport
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2019 | EF0 | Quonset Pt Nas 10 mi from Head of Westport |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Head of Westport
47 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Head of Westport since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Nov 13, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Somerset, Fall River, Lakeside 8 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fall River 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | North Dartmouth, Clifford 2 wind reports |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 58 mph, measured | Tiverton Four Corner, Little Compton, Nonquitt 4 wind reports |
| Sep 16, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | South Westport 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | South Dartmouth 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Sherwood Forest 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | North Dartmouth 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | South 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Dartmouth, North Bristol 3 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 Head of Westport; 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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15 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 Head of Westport.
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