Hail History

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Hail history for Merrimac, MA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 11, 2006
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles91

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Merrimac on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 11, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Merrimac

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 22, 20261 in
quarter		Plaistow
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Merrimac		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 3, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Austin Corners
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Merrimac		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 Merrimac by year

1062072081093102111211321411521617181192202211222324125126

When hail season peaks near Merrimac

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (8).

JanFeb1MarApr1May8Jun9Jul4Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Merrimac

Jul 11, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hampton Falls (10 mi from Merrimac)

Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westville (5 mi from Merrimac)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Plaistow.

Jul 12, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Haverhill (6 mi from Merrimac)

Jun 15, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Newburyport (6 mi from Merrimac)

Jul 23, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Georgetown (7 mi from Merrimac)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Merrimac

DateRatingWherePath
May 21, 2006F2Hampton Falls
10 mi from Merrimac		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Merrimac

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Merrimac since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 23, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedHampstead, Haverhill, Newburyport
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedNewburyport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202664 mph, measuredTowles Corner, Austin Corners
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202560 mph, estimatedSanborn Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedWestville, Sargent Corners, Sanborn Corners
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedPlaistow, Merrimac
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202358 mph, estimatedNewburyport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202260 mph, estimatedKingston, Hampton Falls
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202160 mph, estimatedPerkins Hill, Hampstead, Haverhill Rvrside Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202160 mph, estimatedSmithtown
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 Merrimac; 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 Merrimac.

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