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Hail history for Suffolk Downs Station, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Suffolk Downs Station on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Suffolk Downs Station
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Suffolk Downs Station in the last two years.
Hail days near Suffolk Downs Station by year
When hail season peaks near Suffolk Downs Station
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Suffolk Downs Station
Aug 4, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forest Hills (8 mi from Suffolk Downs Station)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in Harvard Square.Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farm Hill (8 mi from Suffolk Downs Station)
Jun 5, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wollaston (9 mi from Suffolk Downs Station)
Jul 11, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wakefield (8 mi from Suffolk Downs Station)
Jun 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Dorchester (9 mi from Suffolk Downs Station)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Suffolk Downs Station
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF2 | Chelsea 1 mi from Suffolk Downs Station |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Suffolk Downs Station
273 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Suffolk Downs Station since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 31, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Stoneham, Lynn 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belmont, Medford, Logan Intl. Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Back Bay Annex 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Allston 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Back Bay Annex, Wollaston 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Brighton, Tufts College 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | West Medford, Medford, Revere 6 wind reports |
| May 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Back Bay Annex, South Boston, Charlestown 3 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Malden, Broadway, Somerville 4 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 Suffolk Downs Station; 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
- Boston
29 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days - Lynn
23 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Quincy
20 hail days - Newton
25 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Lowell
22 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 Suffolk Downs Station.
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