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Hail history for Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Manchester-by-the-Sea on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 11, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Manchester-by-the-Sea
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Manchester-by-the-Sea in the last two years.
Hail days near Manchester-by-the-Sea by year
When hail season peaks near Manchester-by-the-Sea
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Manchester-by-the-Sea
Jul 11, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Peabody (8 mi from Manchester-by-the-Sea)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.38 in · Salem Cgas (6 mi from Manchester-by-the-Sea)
May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (8 mi from Manchester-by-the-Sea)
Jul 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Salem Cgas (6 mi from Manchester-by-the-Sea)
Jul 26, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Peabody (9 mi from Manchester-by-the-Sea)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Manchester-by-the-Sea
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Manchester-by-the-Sea since 2006, on 47 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Wenham 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Peabody 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hamilton 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Montserrat 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Swampscott 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Wenham, Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Danversport 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Carletonville 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Salem Maritime Nhs, Carletonville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Montserrat 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 Manchester-by-the-Sea; 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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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 Manchester-by-the-Sea.
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