Hail History

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Hail history for North Amherst, MA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 14, 2021
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles201

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Amherst on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 14, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near North Amherst

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 6, 20251 in
quarter		Bay State
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from North Amherst		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 North Amherst by year

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When hail season peaks near North Amherst

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (5).

JanFebMarApr4May10Jun4Jul5Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near North Amherst

Jul 16, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leverett (3 mi from North Amherst)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as ping pong balls was observed on West Pelham Road in Leverett.

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Northampton (8 mi from North Amherst)

National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell across Northampton.

Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Amherst (2 mi from North Amherst)

Jul 14, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pelham (7 mi from North Amherst)

National Weather Service description (English): In Pelham, golf ball sized hail was reported.

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Montague Station (9 mi from North Amherst)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Amherst

201 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Amherst since 2006, on 100 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedSouth Hadley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202658 mph, estimatedCushman
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202659 mph, estimatedBay State, Hockanum
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedNorth Sunderland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202558 mph, estimatedFlorence, Northampton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedDwight
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202558 mph, estimatedEast Whately, Bay State, Northampton
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedWilliamsburg, Hatfield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedNorth Leverett
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedHatfield, West Deerfield, Montague Station
3 wind reports		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 North Amherst; 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 North Amherst.

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