Hail History

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Hail history for Palmer, MA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 26, 2019
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles150

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palmer on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Palmer

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

Hail days near Palmer by year

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When hail season peaks near Palmer

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and July (8).

JanFebMar1Apr1May13Jun8Jul7AugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Palmer

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Monson (4 mi from Palmer)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampden (8 mi from Palmer)

National Weather Service description (English): Widespread quarter size hail with golfball size hail mixed in.

Jul 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ludlow (8 mi from Palmer)

National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golfball size hail fell in Ludlow.

Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ludlow (8 mi from Palmer)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell on Moore Street.

Apr 26, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Warren (8 mi from Palmer)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball size hail in Warren.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palmer

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 1, 2011EF1Indian Orchard
8 mi from Palmer		4.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 1, 2011EF1Brimfield
5 mi from Palmer		1.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palmer

150 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palmer since 2006, on 84 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedWilbraham
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedWarren
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedWales
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202658 mph, estimatedBelchertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedCold Spg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedBondsville, Warren
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedBelchertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedThorndike, Bondsville, Whipples
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedPalmer, Monson, Belchertown
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedBelchertown, Ware
3 wind reports		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 Palmer; 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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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 Palmer.

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