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Hail history for Southampton, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Southampton on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Southampton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Aldenville, South Hadley 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Southampton |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Huntington, Westfield, Bay State 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Southampton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Southampton by year
When hail season peaks near Southampton
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and June (12).
Largest hail storms near Southampton
Jul 28, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willimansett (9 mi from Southampton)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Northampton (8 mi from Southampton)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell across Northampton.Jul 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willimansett (9 mi from Southampton)
Jun 28, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Easthampton (4 mi from Southampton)
Aug 4, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Springfield (9 mi from Southampton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Southampton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF3 | Westfield 9 mi from Southampton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Southampton
256 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Southampton since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Westfield, West Springfield, Holyoke 4 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Southampton, South Hadley 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Montgomery 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | Bay State, Hockanum 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Westfield, Southhampton 6 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Florence, West Farms, Northampton 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Westfield, Bay State 5 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Willimansett 2 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Huntington 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Huntington, South Hadley Falls, Norwich 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 Southampton; 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
- North Chicopee
50 hail days - Chicopee
49 hail days - Springfield
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30 hail days - Pittsfield
19 hail days - East Hartford
22 hail days - Hartford
27 hail days - West Hartford
27 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 Southampton.
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