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Hail history for Topsfield, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Topsfield on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 11, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Topsfield
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Topsfield in the last two years.
Hail days near Topsfield by year
When hail season peaks near Topsfield
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Topsfield
Jul 11, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Peabody (7 mi from Topsfield)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.38 in · Salem Cgas (8 mi from Topsfield)
May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (7 mi from Topsfield)
Jul 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Salem Cgas (8 mi from Topsfield)
Jul 23, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Georgetown (7 mi from Topsfield)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Topsfield
134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Topsfield since 2006, on 60 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Topsfield, Wenham 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hamilton 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Middleton, Shawsheen Vlg, Topsfield 4 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lowell Jct 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | South Middleton, East Boxford, Rowley 4 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Tapleyville, South Peabody 2 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 | North Saugus 1 wind report |
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 Topsfield; 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 Topsfield.
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