Hail History

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Hail history for Holliston, MA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 28, 2020
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles140

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Holliston on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Holliston

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Holliston in the last two years.

Hail days near Holliston by year

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When hail season peaks near Holliston

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and August (6).

JanFebMarApr4May5Jun9Jul6AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Holliston

Jun 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · West Medway (4 mi from Holliston)

National Weather Service description (English): The public, supported by videos, reported hen egg size (2 inch diameter) hail, which was preceded by a 15-minute period of pea size hail.

Jul 4, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (8 mi from Holliston)

Jul 8, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopkinton (5 mi from Holliston)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Hopkinton. So much hail fell that two hours after the storm moved out of the area, hail was still piled three inches deep in numerous locations.

Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Saxonville (8 mi from Holliston)

Jul 12, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Milford (6 mi from Holliston)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Holliston

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 7, 2020EF0Millis
3 mi from Holliston		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Holliston

140 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Holliston since 2006, on 72 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedRockville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedWhite City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedWellesley Fells
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedAshland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202358 mph, estimatedFranklin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202358 mph, estimatedMilford, Saxonville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202370 mph, estimatedNobscot
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202349 mph, estimatedNorfolk Airport, Medway
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202258 mph, estimatedNobscot, Felchville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202269 mph, estimatedFayville
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 Holliston; 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 Holliston.

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