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Hail history for Ipswich, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ipswich on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 23, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Ipswich
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Ipswich in the last two years.
Hail days near Ipswich by year
When hail season peaks near Ipswich
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Ipswich
Jun 15, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Newburyport (9 mi from Ipswich)
Jul 23, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Georgetown (9 mi from Ipswich)
Jun 2, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Rowley (3 mi from Ipswich)
Jun 5, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Kent Corner (2 mi from Ipswich)
Aug 7, 2014 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Newburyport (9 mi from Ipswich)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ipswich
76 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ipswich since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 23, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Topsfield, Wenham 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Newburyport 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hamilton 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Topsfield, Montserrat 2 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | East Boxford, Rowley 3 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Wenham 1 wind report |
| Sep 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Danversport 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Middleton, Topsfield 2 wind reports |
| Aug 23, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Middleton, East Boxford 2 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Montserrat 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 Ipswich; 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 Ipswich.
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