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Hail history for Plainville, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Plainville on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Plainville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Plainville in the last two years.
Hail days near Plainville by year
When hail season peaks near Plainville
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Plainville
Jul 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cumberland Hill (7 mi from Plainville)
Jul 4, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (6 mi from Plainville)
Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pawtucket (9 mi from Plainville)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball sized hail damaged several windshields, dented cars and smashed windows in the area surrounding the Pawtucket YMCA. In addition, the amount of hail piled up on the roof of a bank, caused a portion of the roof to collapse. Hail had to be shoveled off the remaining portion of the roof.Jun 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · North Attleboro (2 mi from Plainville)
Jun 28, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Woonsocket (9 mi from Plainville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Plainville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF1 | Limerock 9 mi from Plainville |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF1 | Adamsdale 6 mi from Plainville |
| Sep 13, 2023 | EF0 | Pawtucket St Airport 9 mi from Plainville |
| Sep 13, 2023 | EF0 | North Attleboro 2 mi from Plainville |
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF1 | Adamsdale 5 mi from Plainville |
| Jul 29, 2023 | EF0 | East Foxboro 8 mi from Plainville |
| Oct 23, 2018 | EF1 | Norton 7 mi from Plainville |
| Jun 23, 2015 | EF0 | Wrentham 4 mi from Plainville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Plainville
119 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Plainville since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 25, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rockville 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Walpole 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Wrentham, Pawtucket 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Dodgeville, Lonsdale 2 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | North Attleboro, Plainville, Foxvale 3 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Attleboro 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Winneconnet 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | West Mansfield, North Attleboro, Attleboro Falls 5 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Norfolk Airport 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 Plainville; 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 Plainville.
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