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Hail history for Pittsfield, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pittsfield on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 8, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Pittsfield ranks #883 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Pittsfield
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Pittsfield in the last two years.
Hail days near Pittsfield by year
When hail season peaks near Pittsfield
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Pittsfield
Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hinsdale (6 mi from Pittsfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Hinsdale.Jun 8, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pittsfield (1 mi from Pittsfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail greater than an inch in diameter were reported during a thunderstorm in Pittsfield. The largest hail stones observed were estimated to be the size of golf balls.Jun 16, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Lenox Dale (8 mi from Pittsfield)
Aug 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Pittsfield (1 mi from Pittsfield)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Pittsfield (0 mi from Pittsfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pittsfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF1 | North Adams Jct 3 mi from Pittsfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pittsfield
269 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pittsfield since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Feb 25, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Lenox, Lee 5 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Pittsfield, Lenox 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Stephentown 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lanesborough 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pittsfield, Cheshire 4 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Pittsfield Airport, Lee, Lanesborough 3 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lenox 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | West Stockbridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lee, Washington, Stephentown 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lenox 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 Pittsfield; 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 Pittsfield.
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