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Hail history for Middleton, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Middleton on 28 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 Middleton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Middleton in the last two years.
Hail days near Middleton by year
When hail season peaks near Middleton
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Middleton
Jul 11, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Peabody (7 mi from Middleton)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farm Hill (10 mi from Middleton)
May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (7 mi from Middleton)
Jul 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Salem Cgas (9 mi from Middleton)
Jul 23, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Georgetown (9 mi from Middleton)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Middleton
179 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Middleton since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 6, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Topsfield, Wenham 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Stoneham, Lynn, Wilmington 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hamilton 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Middleton, Shawsheen Vlg, Topsfield 4 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tew Mac Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lowell Jct 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Wilmington Jct, Reading 2 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | South Middleton, East Boxford 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Tapleyville, Lynn, South Peabody 3 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 Middleton; 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 Middleton.
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