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Hail history for Worcester, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Worcester on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Worcester ranks #139 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Worcester
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Worcester in the last two years.
Hail days near Worcester by year
When hail season peaks near Worcester
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Worcester
May 24, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Grafton (8 mi from Worcester)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail fell in Grafton damaging screens and vinyl shutters on the west side of one house. On Route 122A, hail covered the ground, making the road slick, and broke car windows.Jun 1, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Millbury (5 mi from Worcester)
Mar 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Worcester (1 mi from Worcester)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported via amateur radio at 756 PM EST in Worcester. It began with dime size hail at 753 PM EST.Jun 27, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Leicester (5 mi from Worcester)
Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Westborough (9 mi from Worcester)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Worcester
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Paxton 7 mi from Worcester |
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Paxton 6 mi from Worcester |
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Holden 6 mi from Worcester |
| Aug 31, 2014 | EF0 | South Worcester 2 mi from Worcester |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Worcester
139 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Worcester since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Auburn, Edgemere 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Sutton, Leicester, Worcester Muni 6 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | Lovellville 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Spencer Andrews Airport, Holden, Sandy Beach 7 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Chaffin, Spencer, Turkey Hill Shrs 6 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Millbury 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Chaffin, Barber 2 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Millbury, Wilkinsonville, Westborough 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Westwood Hills 3 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Dodge 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 Worcester; 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
- Framingham
23 hail days - Newton
25 hail days - Pawtucket
21 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Providence
22 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days - Somerville
30 hail days - Dorchester
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 Worcester.
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