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Hail history for Marblehead, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Marblehead on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 11, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Marblehead
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Marblehead in the last two years.
Hail days near Marblehead by year
When hail season peaks near Marblehead
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Marblehead
Jul 11, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Peabody (4 mi from Marblehead)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Nahant (6 mi from Marblehead)
May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (4 mi from Marblehead)
Jul 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Salem Cgas (2 mi from Marblehead)
Jul 26, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Peabody (4 mi from Marblehead)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Marblehead
127 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Marblehead since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 6, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Wenham 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Lynn 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Montserrat 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | South Middleton 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Tapleyville, Revere, Lynn 5 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Wenham, Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Danversport 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | North Saugus 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Saugus, Carletonville 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 Marblehead; 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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15 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 Marblehead.
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