Hail History

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Hail history for Mendon, MA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 2, 20230.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 28, 2020
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles107

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mendon on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Mendon

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Mendon in the last two years.

Hail days near Mendon by year

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When hail season peaks near Mendon

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (7).

JanFeb1MarApr2May7Jun7Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Mendon

May 24, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Grafton (9 mi from Mendon)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail fell in Grafton damaging screens and vinyl shutters on the west side of one house. On Route 122A, hail covered the ground, making the road slick, and broke car windows.

Jun 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · West Medway (7 mi from Mendon)

National Weather Service description (English): The public, supported by videos, reported hen egg size (2 inch diameter) hail, which was preceded by a 15-minute period of pea size hail.

Jul 4, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (8 mi from Mendon)

Jul 8, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopkinton (8 mi from Mendon)

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) · Linwood (3 mi from Mendon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mendon

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 26, 2018EF1East Douglas
8 mi from Mendon		4.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 26, 2018EF1West Upton
6 mi from Mendon		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mendon

107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mendon since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Oct 7, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedDouglas
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedDouglas, East Douglas, Millville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 202558 mph, estimatedTasseltop, Whitinsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedNorthbridge Center, White City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202358 mph, estimatedNorthbridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202358 mph, estimatedFranklin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedWhitins
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202358 mph, estimatedMilford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202349 mph, estimatedNorfolk Airport, Medway
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 13, 202158 mph, estimatedWhite City, Wethersfield
2 wind reports		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 Mendon; 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

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 Mendon.

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