Hail History

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Hail history for Ludlow, MA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 6, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jul 26, 2011
Hail days since 200651
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles275

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ludlow on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Ludlow

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 6, 20250.75 in
penny		Aldenville, South Hadley
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Ludlow		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Ludlow by year

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When hail season peaks near Ludlow

Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (18) and June (16).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr3May16Jun18Jul10Aug1SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Ludlow

Jul 26, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · Springfield (6 mi from Ludlow)

National Weather Service description (English): Three inch diameter hail fell in Springfield.

Aug 19, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Agawam (9 mi from Ludlow)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail was reported in Agawam.

Jul 28, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willimansett (5 mi from Ludlow)

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Monson (9 mi from Ludlow)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampden (7 mi from Ludlow)

National Weather Service description (English): Widespread quarter size hail with golfball size hail mixed in.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ludlow

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 1, 2011EF1Indian Orchard
1 mi from Ludlow		4.2 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ludlow

275 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ludlow since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Apr 21, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedWilbraham
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedWest Springfield, Holyoke, Springfield
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedGranby, South Hadley
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202658 mph, estimatedBelchertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedCold Spg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedHolyoke, Bondsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedBelchertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedBelchertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedWillimansett, Forest Park, East Springfield
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedSpringfield
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 Ludlow; 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 Ludlow.

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