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Hail history for Norwood, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Norwood on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Norwood ranks #688 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Norwood
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Norwood in the last two years.
Hail days near Norwood by year
When hail season peaks near Norwood
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Norwood
Aug 4, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forest Hills (9 mi from Norwood)
May 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Stoughton (7 mi from Norwood)
Jun 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Dorchester (9 mi from Norwood)
Aug 3, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Stone Haven (4 mi from Norwood)
May 24, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Dover (6 mi from Norwood)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Norwood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF0 | Stoughton 9 mi from Norwood |
| Jul 29, 2023 | EF0 | East Foxboro 10 mi from Norwood |
| Oct 7, 2020 | EF0 | Millis 9 mi from Norwood |
| May 9, 2013 | EF0 | Stoughton 9 mi from Norwood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Norwood
180 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Norwood since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 7, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rockville, Milton, Needham 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Walpole 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Walpole, Canton, Randolph 3 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Wellesley Fells 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | North Easton 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Brighton 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Norfolk Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Milton, Chestnut Hill 2 wind reports |
| May 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Birds Hill, Charles River, Stone Haven 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Forest Hills, West Quincy, Grove Hall 7 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 Norwood; 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
- Dorchester
25 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days - Boston
29 hail days - Providence
22 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Worcester
31 hail days - Fall River
10 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 Norwood.
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