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Hail history for Lynn, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lynn on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 11, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Lynn ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Lynn
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lynn in the last two years.
Hail days near Lynn by year
When hail season peaks near Lynn
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Lynn
Jul 11, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Peabody (5 mi from Lynn)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farm Hill (8 mi from Lynn)
May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (5 mi from Lynn)
Jul 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Salem Cgas (6 mi from Lynn)
Aug 4, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Inman Square (9 mi from Lynn)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lynn
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF2 | Chelsea 6 mi from Lynn |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lynn
216 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lynn since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 31, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Wenham 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Stoneham, Lynn 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Medford, Logan Intl. Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Middleton, Montserrat 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Reading 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | South Middleton 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Tufts College 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | West Medford, Medford, Tapleyville 7 wind reports |
| May 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Charlestown 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 Lynn; 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
- Boston
29 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Quincy
20 hail days - Newton
25 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Nashua
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 Lynn.
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