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Hail history for Salem, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salem on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 11, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Salem 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 Salem
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Salem in the last two years.
Hail days near Salem by year
When hail season peaks near Salem
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Salem
Jul 11, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Peabody (1 mi from Salem)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Nahant (7 mi from Salem)
May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (1 mi from Salem)
Jul 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Salem Cgas (1 mi from Salem)
Oct 30, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Oak Grove (10 mi from Salem)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salem
155 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salem since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 6, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Topsfield, Wenham 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Lynn 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hamilton 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Middleton, Topsfield, Montserrat 3 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | South Middleton 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Tapleyville, Revere, Lynn 5 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Wenham, Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Danversport 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Broadway, North Saugus 2 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 Salem; 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 Salem.
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