Hail History

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Hail history for Leicester, MA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 1, 2011
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles138

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Leicester on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Leicester

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

Hail days near Leicester by year

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When hail season peaks near Leicester

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (7).

JanFeb1MarApr5May6Jun7Jul7Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Leicester

Jun 1, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Millbury (9 mi from Leicester)

May 24, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shrewsbury (10 mi from Leicester)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell in Shrewsbury denting cars.

Mar 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Worcester (5 mi from Leicester)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported via amateur radio at 756 PM EST in Worcester. It began with dime size hail at 753 PM EST.

Jun 27, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Leicester (1 mi from Leicester)

Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Oxford (9 mi from Leicester)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Leicester

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 6, 2025EF0Paxton
5 mi from Leicester		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 6, 2025EF0Paxton
5 mi from Leicester		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 6, 2025EF0Holden
6 mi from Leicester		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 16, 2023EF0North Brookfield
8 mi from Leicester		2.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Aug 31, 2014EF0South Worcester
6 mi from Leicester		2.1 mi long, 176 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Leicester

138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Leicester since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Oct 7, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedAuburn, Edgemere
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedOxford, Leicester, Worcester Muni
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202659 mph, estimatedTurkey Hill Shrs, Lovellville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedGlen Grove, Spencer Andrews Airport, Holden
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202558 mph, estimatedRutland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202560 mph, estimatedChaffin, Northside, Spencer
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedMillbury
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202464 mph, estimatedChaffin, Barber
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedMillbury
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedGlen Grove
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 Leicester; 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 Leicester.

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