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Hail history for Marlborough, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Marlborough on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 7, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Marlborough ranks #770 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Marlborough
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Marlborough in the last two years.
Hail days near Marlborough by year
When hail season peaks near Marlborough
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Marlborough
Aug 7, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Marlborough (0 mi from Marlborough)
Jul 1, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stow (6 mi from Marlborough)
National Weather Service description (English): Windblown golf ball size hail broke a window in a house in the Birch Hill Road area.Jul 8, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopkinton (9 mi from Marlborough)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Hopkinton. So much hail fell that two hours after the storm moved out of the area, hail was still piled three inches deep in numerous locations.Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Saxonville (6 mi from Marlborough)
Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lowell Jct (0 mi from Marlborough)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Marlborough
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | West Berlin 6 mi from Marlborough |
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Hudson 6 mi from Marlborough |
| Aug 23, 2021 | EF0 | Marlborough Jct 3 mi from Marlborough |
| Aug 23, 2021 | EF0 | East Bolton 6 mi from Marlborough |
| Aug 23, 2021 | EF0 | Stow 7 mi from Marlborough |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Clinton 8 mi from Marlborough |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Marlborough
130 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Marlborough since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 1, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lancaster, Hudson, Northborough 5 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | South Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hudson, Gleasondale, Kelly Corner 3 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bolton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Marlborough, South Sudbury 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Ashland 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Westborough, Bolton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Westborough, Saxonville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Nobscot 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Ordway 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 Marlborough; 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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22 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Boston
29 hail days - Quincy
20 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Providence
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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 Marlborough.
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