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Hail history for Wakefield, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wakefield on 25 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 Wakefield
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wakefield in the last two years.
Hail days near Wakefield by year
When hail season peaks near Wakefield
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Wakefield
Jul 11, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Peabody (8 mi from Wakefield)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farm Hill (3 mi from Wakefield)
Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Inman Square (9 mi from Wakefield)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in Harvard Square.May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (8 mi from Wakefield)
Jun 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · North Woburn (5 mi from Wakefield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wakefield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF2 | Chelsea 8 mi from Wakefield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wakefield
251 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wakefield since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jun 13, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Stoneham, Lynn, Wilmington 3 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 | Middleton 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | North Woburn, Tew Mac Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lowell Jct 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | North Woburn, Wilmington Jct, Reading 3 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | South Middleton 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Tufts College 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | West Medford, East Lexington, Medford 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 Wakefield; 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 Wakefield.
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