Hail History

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Hail history for Ware, MA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 8, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 26, 2019
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles134

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ware on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Ware

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 8, 20251 in
quarter		West Brookfield
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Ware		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Ware by year

206072080931021112113141511611718319120212212312412526

When hail season peaks near Ware

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (5).

JanFebMar1Apr3May5Jun4Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ware

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belchertown (8 mi from Ware)

Apr 26, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Warren (4 mi from Ware)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball size hail in Warren.

Aug 1, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Belchertown (8 mi from Ware)

Jul 21, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hardwick (7 mi from Ware)

Aug 3, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Belchertown (8 mi from Ware)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ware

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 16, 2023EF0North Brookfield
9 mi from Ware		2.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 23, 2018EF1Hardwick
6 mi from Ware		0.8 mi long, 350 yd wide
Sep 1, 2013EF0Baconville
8 mi from Ware		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 1, 2011EF1Brimfield
8 mi from Ware		1.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 19, 2007EF0New Braintree
7 mi from Ware		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ware

134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ware since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on May 21, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedWarren
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202658 mph, estimatedBelchertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedCold Spg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedBondsville, Warren
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedBelchertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedBelchertown, Dwight
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedThorndike, Bondsville, Whipples
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedPalmer, Belchertown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedBelchertown, Ware
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202458 mph, estimatedBelchertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Ware; 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

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 Ware.

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