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Hail history for Swampscott, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Swampscott on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 11, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Swampscott
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Swampscott in the last two years.
Hail days near Swampscott by year
When hail season peaks near Swampscott
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Swampscott
Jul 11, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Peabody (4 mi from Swampscott)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farm Hill (9 mi from Swampscott)
May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (4 mi from Swampscott)
Jul 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Salem Cgas (5 mi from Swampscott)
Oct 30, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Oak Grove (7 mi from Swampscott)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Swampscott
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF2 | Chelsea 7 mi from Swampscott |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Swampscott
173 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Swampscott since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 31, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Wenham 1 wind report |
| 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 | Medford, Logan Intl. Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Montserrat 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | South Middleton 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Tapleyville, Revere, Lynn 5 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Wenham, Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Danversport 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Malden, Broadway, North Saugus 3 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 Swampscott; 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 Swampscott.
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