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Hail history for Nahant, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Nahant on 21 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 Nahant
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Nahant in the last two years.
Hail days near Nahant by year
When hail season peaks near Nahant
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Nahant
Jul 11, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Peabody (7 mi from Nahant)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farm Hill (10 mi from Nahant)
May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (7 mi from Nahant)
Jul 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Salem Cgas (8 mi from Nahant)
Aug 4, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Inman Square (10 mi from Nahant)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nahant
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF2 | Chelsea 6 mi from Nahant |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Nahant
177 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Nahant since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 31, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Stoneham, Lynn 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Medford, Logan Intl. Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Back Bay Annex, Montserrat 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Medford, Tapleyville, Revere 6 wind reports |
| May 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Back Bay Annex, South Boston, Charlestown 3 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Peabody 1 wind report |
| Sep 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Danversport 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Malden, Broadway, Somerville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 61 mph, measured | Logan Intl. Airport, Charlestown, Inman Square 4 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 Nahant; 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 Nahant.
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