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Hail history for Northampton, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Northampton on 32 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.
Northampton ranks #555 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Northampton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | South Hadley 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Northampton |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bay State 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Northampton |
| May 17, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Searsville 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Northampton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Northampton by year
When hail season peaks near Northampton
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Northampton
Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Northampton (0 mi from Northampton)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell across Northampton.Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Amherst (7 mi from Northampton)
Jun 28, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Easthampton (4 mi from Northampton)
Jul 14, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · South Hadley (5 mi from Northampton)
Jul 14, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Amherst (7 mi from Northampton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Northampton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF1 | Goshen 10 mi from Northampton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Northampton
219 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Northampton since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Holyoke, Westhampton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Southampton, Granby, South Hadley 5 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cushman 2 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | Bay State, Hockanum 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Southhampton, Holyoke, West Farms 4 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Searsville, Florence, West Farms 5 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Whately, Bay State, Northampton 4 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Williamsburg, Hatfield 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | South Hadley Falls, Westhampton, Easthampton 7 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Whately, West Hatfield 2 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 Northampton; 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
- Amherst
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50 hail days - North Chicopee
50 hail days - Chicopee
49 hail days - Westfield
41 hail days - Springfield
51 hail days - Enfield
30 hail days - Pittsfield
19 hail days
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 Northampton.
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