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Hail history for Kingston, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kingston on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 24, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Kingston
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kingston in the last two years.
Hail days near Kingston by year
When hail season peaks near Kingston
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Kingston
May 24, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Duxbury (4 mi from Kingston)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail fell along Route 3 near Wellington Lane.Jul 23, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Baileys Corner (1 mi from Kingston)
Jun 1, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Plympton (6 mi from Kingston)
Aug 16, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Plymouth (6 mi from Kingston)
Jun 30, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Halifax (7 mi from Kingston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kingston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2012 | EF0 | White Horse Beach 9 mi from Kingston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kingston
42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kingston since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 1, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Duxbury, Millbrook 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Halifax Beach, Monponsett 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | West Duxbury 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Island Creek 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Silver Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Hanson Cranland Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Halifax, South Bridgewater 2 wind reports |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 60 mph, measured | East Carver 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | North Pembroke 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2018 | 52 mph, estimated | Kent Park 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 Kingston; 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 Kingston.
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