Hail HistoryHome › Massachusetts › Worcester County › Leominster
Hail history for Leominster, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Leominster on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Leominster ranks #842 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Leominster
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Shirley 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Leominster |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Leominster by year
When hail season peaks near Leominster
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Leominster
Jul 19, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Whalom (1 mi from Leominster)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Leominster.May 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harvard (9 mi from Leominster)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail damaged a Massachusetts Environmental Police cruiser as they traveled between Interstate 495 and Route 2 through the center of Harvard.Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westminster (8 mi from Leominster)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail fell in Westminster.May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (6 mi from Leominster)
Jul 7, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lunenburg (5 mi from Leominster)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Leominster
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Clinton 9 mi from Leominster |
| Jun 23, 2015 | EF0 | Mantyranta 7 mi from Leominster |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Leominster
98 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Leominster since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 6, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | Brooks, South Lancaster 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Fitchburg Muni Airport, Ayer, Shirley Center 4 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | North Shirley, Groton Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lunenburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Leominster, Fitchburg, West Townsend 4 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | West Sterling 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Lunenburg 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Lunenburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Harvard 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 Leominster; 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
- Worcester
31 hail days - Nashua
25 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Newton
25 hail days - Lawrence
28 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days - Somerville
30 hail days - Manchester
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 Leominster.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Leominster's hail history on your website with our free widget →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Leominster with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →