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Hail history for Spencer, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Spencer on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 29, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Spencer
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | West Brookfield 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Spencer |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Spencer by year
When hail season peaks near Spencer
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Spencer
May 24, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Auburn (9 mi from Spencer)
Mar 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Worcester (9 mi from Spencer)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported via amateur radio at 756 PM EST in Worcester. It began with dime size hail at 753 PM EST.Jun 27, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Leicester (5 mi from Spencer)
Apr 26, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Braintree (9 mi from Spencer)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Worcester (9 mi from Spencer)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Spencer
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Paxton 6 mi from Spencer |
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Paxton 7 mi from Spencer |
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Holden 9 mi from Spencer |
| Jul 16, 2023 | EF0 | North Brookfield 4 mi from Spencer |
| Aug 31, 2014 | EF0 | South Worcester 10 mi from Spencer |
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF0 | Fiskdale 7 mi from Spencer |
| Jul 19, 2007 | EF0 | New Braintree 9 mi from Spencer |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Spencer
134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Spencer since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Auburn 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Leicester, Worcester Muni, Paxton 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | Turkey Hill Shrs 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Warren, Glen Grove, Spencer Andrews Airport 7 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Rutland 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Chaffin, Northside, Spencer 7 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Chaffin, Barber 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Glen Grove 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Westwood Hills 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | East Brookfield Airport, North Brookfield 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 Spencer; 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
- Worcester
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30 hail days - Leominster
21 hail days - Marlborough
24 hail days - Fitchburg
23 hail days - Framingham
23 hail days - Woonsocket
17 hail days - Cumberland
18 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 Spencer.
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