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Hail history for Lowell, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lowell on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Aug 15, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Lowell ranks #180 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Lowell
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lowell in the last two years.
Hail days near Lowell by year
When hail season peaks near Lowell
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Lowell
May 10, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pelham (7 mi from Lowell)
Jul 7, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pelham (7 mi from Lowell)
Aug 15, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Long Hill (9 mi from Lowell)
Jul 11, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Billerica (6 mi from Lowell)
Jul 7, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Tyngsboro (6 mi from Lowell)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lowell
129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lowell since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Nov 15, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Chelmsford, Lowell, Wilmington 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Riverside 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dracut, Shawsheen Vlg 3 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tew Mac Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Frederick Corner, Long Hill, Carlisle Station 8 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Forge Vlg, North Chelmsford 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lowell Jct 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Westlands, Marsh Corner, Wilmington Jct 3 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Carlisle, West Chelmsford, Lowell 4 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Salem Depot, Dracut 2 wind reports |
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 Lowell; 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
- Cambridge
31 hail days - Newton
25 hail days - Lynn
23 hail days - Boston
29 hail days - Manchester
25 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Quincy
20 hail days - Worcester
31 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 Lowell.
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