Hail History

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Hail history for Ocean Grove, MA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 18, 2012
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles59

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ocean Grove on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Ocean Grove

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Ocean Grove in the last two years.

Hail days near Ocean Grove by year

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When hail season peaks near Ocean Grove

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (4).

JanFebMarApr1May4Jun5Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ocean Grove

Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rehoboth (8 mi from Ocean Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to lime sized hail fell in Rehoboth.

Jun 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Seekonk (9 mi from Ocean Grove)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Kent (9 mi from Ocean Grove)

Sep 3, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · West Barrington (6 mi from Ocean Grove)

Jun 6, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Rehoboth (8 mi from Ocean Grove)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ocean Grove

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1Seekonk
7 mi from Ocean Grove		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 2, 2019EF0Quonset Pt Nas
10 mi from Ocean Grove		0.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 23, 2008EF1Barrington
4 mi from Ocean Grove		3.0 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 23, 2008EF0South Swansea
1 mi from Ocean Grove		1.3 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ocean Grove

59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ocean Grove since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Feb 25, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedWades Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedSomerset, Fall River, Lakeside
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedFall River, Segreganset
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2024100 mph, estimatedSeekonk, Rumford, Rehoboth
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202358 mph, estimatedRehoboth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202158 mph, estimatedSeekonk
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 15, 202062 mph, measuredConimicut
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 9, 202058 mph, estimatedAssonet
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 201958 mph, estimatedDighton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 201958 mph, estimatedBristol
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 Ocean Grove; 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 Ocean Grove.

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