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Hail history for West Tisbury, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Tisbury on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 2, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near West Tisbury
No hail was reported within 10 miles of West Tisbury in the last two years.
Hail days near West Tisbury by year
When hail season peaks near West Tisbury
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near West Tisbury
Jul 2, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · West Tisbury (0 mi from West Tisbury)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to hen egg size hail fell on Martha's Vineyard.Aug 2, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Tisbury (6 mi from West Tisbury)
Jul 18, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · West Tisbury (0 mi from West Tisbury)
Jul 27, 2008 · 0.75 in (penny) · North Tisbury (8 mi from West Tisbury)
Jun 9, 2011 · 0.75 in (penny) · Tisbury (6 mi from West Tisbury)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Tisbury
8 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Tisbury since 2006, on 6 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Nov 17, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Tisbury, Oak Bluffs 2 wind reports |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 58 mph, measured | Edgartown 1 wind report |
| Nov 17, 2014 | 62 mph, measured | Oak Bluffs, Chilmark 2 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 58 mph, estimated | Edgartown 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2011 | 58 mph, estimated | Tisbury 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2009 | 58 mph, estimated | Chilmark 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 Tisbury; 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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15 hail days
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 Tisbury.
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