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Hail history for Holyoke, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Holyoke on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Holyoke ranks #248 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Holyoke
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Aldenville, South Hadley 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Holyoke |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Westfield, Bay State 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Holyoke |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Holyoke by year
When hail season peaks near Holyoke
Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (18) and July (14).
Largest hail storms near Holyoke
Jul 26, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · Springfield (6 mi from Holyoke)
National Weather Service description (English): Three inch diameter hail fell in Springfield.Aug 19, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Agawam (9 mi from Holyoke)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail was reported in Agawam.Jul 28, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willimansett (3 mi from Holyoke)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Northampton (9 mi from Holyoke)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell across Northampton.Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ludlow (7 mi from Holyoke)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell on Moore Street.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Holyoke
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF3 | Westfield 10 mi from Holyoke |
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF1 | Indian Orchard 8 mi from Holyoke |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Holyoke
303 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Holyoke since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Westfield, West Springfield, Holyoke 6 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Southampton, Granby, South Hadley 5 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Montgomery 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | Bay State, Hockanum 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Westfield, Southhampton 6 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Florence, West Farms, Northampton 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Westfield, Bay State 5 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Willimansett, Forest Park 5 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Springfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | South Hadley Falls, Easthampton, Loudville 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 Holyoke; 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 Holyoke.
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