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Hail history for Northbridge, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Northbridge on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Northbridge
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Northbridge in the last two years.
Hail days near Northbridge by year
When hail season peaks near Northbridge
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Northbridge
May 24, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Grafton (4 mi from Northbridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail fell in Grafton damaging screens and vinyl shutters on the west side of one house. On Route 122A, hail covered the ground, making the road slick, and broke car windows.Jun 1, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Millbury (6 mi from Northbridge)
Jul 8, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopkinton (8 mi from Northbridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Hopkinton. So much hail fell that two hours after the storm moved out of the area, hail was still piled three inches deep in numerous locations.Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Linwood (6 mi from Northbridge)
Jul 12, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Milford (7 mi from Northbridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Northbridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2018 | EF1 | East Douglas 7 mi from Northbridge |
| Jul 26, 2018 | EF1 | West Upton 2 mi from Northbridge |
| Aug 31, 2014 | EF0 | South Worcester 10 mi from Northbridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Northbridge
98 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Northbridge since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Douglas 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Douglas, East Douglas, Millville 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Auburn, Edgemere 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Sutton 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tasseltop, Whitinsville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Northbridge Center, White City 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Millbury 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Millbury, Wilkinsonville, Westborough 3 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Northbridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Whitins 1 wind report |
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 Northbridge; 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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20 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 Northbridge.
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