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Hail history for Walpole, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Walpole on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Walpole
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Walpole in the last two years.
Hail days near Walpole by year
When hail season peaks near Walpole
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Walpole
Jun 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · West Medway (10 mi from Walpole)
National Weather Service description (English): The public, supported by videos, reported hen egg size (2 inch diameter) hail, which was preceded by a 15-minute period of pea size hail.Jul 4, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (9 mi from Walpole)
May 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Stoughton (8 mi from Walpole)
Aug 3, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Stone Haven (8 mi from Walpole)
May 24, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Dover (8 mi from Walpole)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Walpole
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF0 | Stoughton 9 mi from Walpole |
| Jul 29, 2023 | EF0 | East Foxboro 7 mi from Walpole |
| Oct 7, 2020 | EF0 | Millis 7 mi from Walpole |
| Jun 23, 2015 | EF0 | Wrentham 7 mi from Walpole |
| May 9, 2013 | EF0 | Stoughton 8 mi from Walpole |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Walpole
130 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Walpole since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 7, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rockville, Needham 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Walpole 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Walpole, Canton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Wrentham 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Foxvale, North Easton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin, North Easton 2 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Norfolk Airport, Medway 2 wind reports |
| May 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Birds Hill, Charles River, Stone Haven 4 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | South Sherborn, Dover 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | West Medway 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 Walpole; 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 Walpole.
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