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Hail history for Reading, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Reading on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 11, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Reading
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Reading in the last two years.
Hail days near Reading by year
When hail season peaks near Reading
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Reading
Jul 11, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Peabody (9 mi from Reading)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farm Hill (4 mi from Reading)
Aug 4, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Belmont (10 mi from Reading)
May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (9 mi from Reading)
Jun 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · North Woburn (4 mi from Reading)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Reading
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF2 | Chelsea 10 mi from Reading |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Reading
236 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Reading since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 6, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Bedford, Stoneham, Lynn 4 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Riverside, South Peabody 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Medford 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Middleton, Shawsheen Vlg 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | North Woburn, Tew Mac Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lowell Jct 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | North Woburn, Wilmington Jct, Reading 3 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | South Middleton 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Tufts College 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | West Medford, East Lexington, Medford 8 wind reports |
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 Reading; 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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25 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 Reading.
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