Hail History

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Hail history for Lawrence, MA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 16, 2008
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles126

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lawrence on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Lawrence ranks #661 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Lawrence

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 22, 20261 in
quarter		Salem, Plaistow
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Lawrence		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Lawrence by year

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When hail season peaks near Lawrence

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (8).

JanFeb2MarApr1May8Jun10Jul4Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lawrence

May 10, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Windham (9 mi from Lawrence)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail one and three quarter inches in diameter was reported to a local newspaper by the public.

Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westville (10 mi from Lawrence)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Plaistow.

Jul 12, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Haverhill (6 mi from Lawrence)

Sep 13, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Salem (6 mi from Lawrence)

Jul 29, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Windham (9 mi from Lawrence)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lawrence

126 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lawrence since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on May 15, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedWindham, Haverhill
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedLowell
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedDracut, Shawsheen Vlg
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedTew Mac Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedMethuen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedWestville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedLowell Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202458 mph, estimatedWestlands, Marsh Corner, Wilmington Jct
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedLowell, East Boxford
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202260 mph, estimatedSalem Depot, Dracut
2 wind reports		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 Lawrence; 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 Lawrence.

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