Hail History

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Hail history for Monson, MA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 1, 2011
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles115

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Monson on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Monson

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

Hail days near Monson by year

5063072083091105111213114151611718319202122123242526

When hail season peaks near Monson

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (7).

JanFebMar1Apr1May12Jun7Jul3AugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Monson

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Monson (0 mi from Monson)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampden (6 mi from Monson)

National Weather Service description (English): Widespread quarter size hail with golfball size hail mixed in.

Jul 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ludlow (9 mi from Monson)

National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golfball size hail fell in Ludlow.

Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ludlow (9 mi from Monson)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell on Moore Street.

Jul 3, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Longmeadow (9 mi from Monson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Monson

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 1, 2011EF1Indian Orchard
9 mi from Monson		4.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 1, 2011EF3Fiskdale
9 mi from Monson		6.1 mi long, 880 yd wide
Jun 1, 2011EF1Brimfield
5 mi from Monson		1.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Monson

115 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Monson since 2006, on 69 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedWilbraham
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedWarren
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedWales
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedCold Spg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedBondsville, Warren
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedThorndike, Bondsville, Whipples
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedPalmer, Monson
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202458 mph, estimatedStaffordville, Hampden, Wilbraham
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedBrimfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedThree Rivers
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 Monson; 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 Monson.

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