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Hail history for Rochester, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rochester on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 19, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Rochester
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Rochester in the last two years.
Hail days near Rochester by year
When hail season peaks near Rochester
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Rochester
Aug 19, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sherwood Forest (5 mi from Rochester)
Aug 26, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Marion (4 mi from Rochester)
Jun 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · North Bristol (8 mi from Rochester)
Mar 29, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · North Bristol (8 mi from Rochester)
May 8, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · North Bristol (8 mi from Rochester)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rochester
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF1 | Shell Beach 4 mi from Rochester |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rochester
41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rochester since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 3, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Middleboro, Bisbee Corner 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Holly Woods, Acushnet, Pine Hill Acres 5 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Rochester, Shell Beach 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Clifford 1 wind report |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Fairhaven 1 wind report |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 60 mph, measured | West Is 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Sherwood Forest, South Wareham 2 wind reports |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | North Dartmouth 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2019 | 55 mph, estimated | Nobska Beach, Clifford 2 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | North Bristol 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 Rochester; 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.
Nearby cities
- New Bedford
13 hail days - Fall River
10 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Pawtucket
21 hail days - Warwick
18 hail days - Providence
22 hail days - Cranston
26 hail days - Quincy
20 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 Rochester.
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