Hail History

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Hail history for Pepperell, MA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 11, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 4, 2015
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles107

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pepperell on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Pepperell

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 11, 20251 in
quarter		South Brooking
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Pepperell		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 20251 in
quarter		Shirley
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Pepperell		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20251.25 in
half dollar		North Brooking, Mason
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Pepperell		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Pepperell by year

062073082091011111213214115161718192012112222312432526

When hail season peaks near Pepperell

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (5).

JanFeb1MarApr3May5Jun8Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Pepperell

Aug 4, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Harwood (10 mi from Pepperell)

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Townsend (6 mi from Pepperell)

Jul 7, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pine Hill (8 mi from Pepperell)

Jul 7, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lunenburg (9 mi from Pepperell)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Brookline (7 mi from Pepperell)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pepperell

107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pepperell since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Nov 15, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedNashua
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedPepperell, Hollis
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 202669 mph, estimatedBrookline, Hollis
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedHovey Corner, North Pepperell, Dunstable
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202558 mph, estimatedDevenscrest, Ayer, Shirley Center
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedFrederick Corner, North Shirley, Groton Airport
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 202458 mph, estimatedPine Hill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedForge Vlg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedLunenburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Townsend, Hollis, Groton Airport
4 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 Pepperell; 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 Pepperell.

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