Hail History

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Hail history for North Adams, MA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 23, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 1, 2011
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles73

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Adams on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near North Adams

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

Hail days near North Adams by year

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When hail season peaks near North Adams

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (3).

JanFebMarApr1May5Jun1Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near North Adams

Jun 1, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Adams (5 mi from North Adams)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2 inches in diameter was reported during a thunderstorm in Adams.

Aug 3, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Monroe Bridge (8 mi from North Adams)

Jun 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Pownal (8 mi from North Adams)

Aug 8, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Maple Grove (6 mi from North Adams)

Jun 23, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Pownal Center (8 mi from North Adams)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Adams

73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Adams since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Aug 25, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 30, 202649 mph, estimatedDrury
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedCheshire, Pownal Center
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202469 mph, estimatedBriggsville, Stamford, Blackinton
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedMaple Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202358 mph, estimatedPownal
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202358 mph, estimatedNorth Adams
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202258 mph, estimatedAdams
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202158 mph, estimatedCheshire
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202158 mph, estimatedCheshire
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202158 mph, estimatedNorth Adams
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 North Adams; 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 North Adams.

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