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Hail history for Wellesley, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wellesley on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Wellesley ranks #883 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Wellesley
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wellesley in the last two years.
Hail days near Wellesley by year
When hail season peaks near Wellesley
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (5) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Wellesley
Aug 4, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bleachery (6 mi from Wellesley)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Saxonville (8 mi from Wellesley)
Jul 11, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Framingham (6 mi from Wellesley)
Aug 3, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Stone Haven (7 mi from Wellesley)
May 24, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Dover (3 mi from Wellesley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wellesley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2020 | EF0 | Millis 9 mi from Wellesley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wellesley
217 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wellesley since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 6, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Rest, Needham 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | North Sudbury, Cherry Brook 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Stony Brook 4 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Weston 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | South Sudbury, Wellesley Fells 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Ashland 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Allston 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Saxonville, Weston, Auburndale 8 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Nobscot 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Nobscot, Felchville 2 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 Wellesley; 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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25 hail days - Boston
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20 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Worcester
31 hail days - Providence
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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 Wellesley.
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