Hail History

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Hail history for Westminster, MA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 6, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 4, 2015
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles82

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Westminster on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Westminster

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 6, 20251 in
quarter		North Ashburnham
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Westminster		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 Westminster by year

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When hail season peaks near Westminster

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (6).

JanFeb2MarApr6May6Jun4Jul4Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Westminster

Jul 19, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Whalom (7 mi from Westminster)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Leominster.

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gardner (5 mi from Westminster)

Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gardner (5 mi from Westminster)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail fell in Gardner.

Jul 7, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lunenburg (10 mi from Westminster)

Jun 27, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Lunenburg (10 mi from Westminster)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Westminster

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 23, 2018EF0Hubbardston
7 mi from Westminster		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 23, 2015EF0Mantyranta
2 mi from Westminster		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Westminster

82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Westminster since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 6, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Apr 14, 202659 mph, estimatedBrooks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedTempleton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202561 mph, measuredFitchburg Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedTempleton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedEast Templeton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202458 mph, estimatedLeominster, Fitchburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202458 mph, estimatedBrooks Vlg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202358 mph, estimatedTempleton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202358 mph, estimatedWest Sterling
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 13, 202258 mph, estimatedAshby
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 Westminster; 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 Westminster.

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