Hail History

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Hail history for South Amherst, MA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 6, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 14, 2021
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles208

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Amherst on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 14, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near South Amherst

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 6, 20250.75 in
penny		South Hadley
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from South Amherst		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 20251 in
quarter		Bay State
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from South Amherst		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near South Amherst by year

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When hail season peaks near South Amherst

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (9).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr4May10Jun9Jul7Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Amherst

Jul 16, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leverett (8 mi from South Amherst)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as ping pong balls was observed on West Pelham Road in Leverett.

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Northampton (7 mi from South Amherst)

National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell across Northampton.

Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Amherst (3 mi from South Amherst)

Jul 14, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pelham (7 mi from South Amherst)

National Weather Service description (English): In Pelham, golf ball sized hail was reported.

Aug 3, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Belchertown (7 mi from South Amherst)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Amherst

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 1, 2013EF0Baconville
8 mi from South Amherst		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Amherst

208 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Amherst since 2006, on 93 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on May 26, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedGranby, South Hadley
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202658 mph, estimatedCushman, Belchertown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202659 mph, estimatedBay State, Hockanum
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedBelchertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202558 mph, estimatedFlorence, Northampton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedBelchertown, Dwight
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202558 mph, estimatedEast Whately, Bay State, Northampton
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedHatfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedBondsville, Cold Spg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedSouth Hadley Falls, Easthampton, South Hadley
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 South Amherst; 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

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 South Amherst.

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