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Hail history for Wilmington, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wilmington on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Wilmington
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wilmington in the last two years.
Hail days near Wilmington by year
When hail season peaks near Wilmington
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Wilmington
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farm Hill (6 mi from Wilmington)
Jul 11, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wakefield (6 mi from Wilmington)
Jun 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · North Woburn (4 mi from Wilmington)
Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · North Woburn (4 mi from Wilmington)
Jul 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · South Lawrence (9 mi from Wilmington)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wilmington
167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wilmington since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Sep 6, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Bedford, Stoneham, Lowell 4 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Hanscom Field Bed, Riverside 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Medford 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dracut, Middleton, Shawsheen Vlg 3 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | North Woburn, Tew Mac Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Chelmsford Center 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lowell Jct 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | North Woburn, Westlands, Wilmington Jct 4 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Carlisle, Lowell, South Middleton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Tufts College 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 Wilmington; 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
- Lowell
22 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days - Lynn
23 hail days - Boston
29 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Quincy
20 hail days - Brockton
15 hail days - Manchester
25 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 Wilmington.
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