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Hail history for West Springfield, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Springfield on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.
West Springfield ranks #270 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near West Springfield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Aldenville 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from West Springfield |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Westfield 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from West Springfield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near West Springfield by year
When hail season peaks near West Springfield
Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (18) and July (12).
Largest hail storms near West Springfield
Jul 26, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · Springfield (2 mi from West Springfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Three inch diameter hail fell in Springfield.Aug 19, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Agawam (2 mi from West Springfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail was reported in Agawam.Jul 28, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willimansett (6 mi from West Springfield)
Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ludlow (8 mi from West Springfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell on Moore Street.Jul 3, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Longmeadow (7 mi from West Springfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Springfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF3 | Westfield 7 mi from West Springfield |
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF1 | Indian Orchard 8 mi from West Springfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Springfield
310 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Springfield since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Wilbraham 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Westfield, West Springfield, Holyoke 7 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Granby 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Southwick 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Westfield, Southhampton 4 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Enfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Suffield 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Westfield 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Barnes Airport Wst, Willimansett, Forest Park 5 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Springfield 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 West Springfield; 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 West Springfield.
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