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Hail history for Methuen, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Methuen on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Methuen ranks #715 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Methuen
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Salem, Plaistow 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Methuen |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Methuen by year
When hail season peaks near Methuen
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Methuen
May 10, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Windham (8 mi from Methuen)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail one and three quarter inches in diameter was reported to a local newspaper by the public.Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Windham (10 mi from Methuen)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in West Windham.Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westville (9 mi from Methuen)
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 Methuen)
Sep 13, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Salem (4 mi from Methuen)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Methuen
118 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Methuen since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on May 15, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage reported | Windham, Hampstead, Haverhill 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Lowell 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Windham Depot 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dracut, Shawsheen Vlg 3 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tew Mac Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Methuen 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Westville 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lowell Jct, Plaistow 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Westlands, Marsh Corner, Wilmington Jct 3 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Lowell 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 Methuen; 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 Methuen.
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