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Hail history for Oxford, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oxford 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 May.
Recent hail near Oxford
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Oxford in the last two years.
Hail days near Oxford by year
When hail season peaks near Oxford
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Oxford
Jun 1, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Millbury (7 mi from Oxford)
May 24, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Auburn (6 mi from Oxford)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Southbridge (9 mi from Oxford)
May 25, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dudley (6 mi from Oxford)
Jun 27, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Leicester (9 mi from Oxford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oxford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | North Grosvenor Dale 9 mi from Oxford |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Webster 6 mi from Oxford |
| Aug 4, 2018 | EF1 | Webster 5 mi from Oxford |
| Jul 26, 2018 | EF1 | East Douglas 10 mi from Oxford |
| Aug 31, 2014 | EF0 | South Worcester 9 mi from Oxford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oxford
91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oxford since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Mar 7, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Southbridge, Dudley 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Douglas 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Dudley, Douglas, East Douglas 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Auburn 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Oxford, West Sutton, Leicester 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Glen Grove 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Webster, Whitinsville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Northbridge Center 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Northside 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Millbury 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 Oxford; 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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18 hail days - Warwick
18 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 Oxford.
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