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Hail history for Salisbury, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salisbury on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 11, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Salisbury
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Austin Corners, North Hampton Center 3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Salisbury |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Salisbury by year
When hail season peaks near Salisbury
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Salisbury
Jul 11, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Exeter (9 mi from Salisbury)
Jun 15, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Newburyport (3 mi from Salisbury)
May 3, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Austin Corners (8 mi from Salisbury)
Jun 2, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Rowley (8 mi from Salisbury)
Jun 5, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Kent Corner (10 mi from Salisbury)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Salisbury
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2006 | F2 | Hampton Falls 5 mi from Salisbury |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salisbury
71 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salisbury since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 23, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage reported | Newburyport 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Newburyport 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Towles Corner, Austin Corners 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hampton Airport, Hampton 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Sanborn Corners, Hampton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Sargent Corners, Sanborn Corners 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Merrimac 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Hampton Beach, Rowley 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Newburyport 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Elmwood Corners, Hampton Falls 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 Salisbury; 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 Salisbury.
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