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Hail history for Sunderland, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sunderland on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Sunderland
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sunderland in the last two years.
Hail days near Sunderland by year
When hail season peaks near Sunderland
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Sunderland
May 24, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Grafton (6 mi from Sunderland)
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 (4 mi from Sunderland)
Mar 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Worcester (3 mi from Sunderland)
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 (7 mi from Sunderland)
Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Oxford (10 mi from Sunderland)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sunderland
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Paxton 9 mi from Sunderland |
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Paxton 8 mi from Sunderland |
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Holden 8 mi from Sunderland |
| Jul 26, 2018 | EF1 | West Upton 9 mi from Sunderland |
| Aug 31, 2014 | EF0 | South Worcester 1 mi from Sunderland |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sunderland
144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sunderland since 2006, on 79 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 | Oxford, West Sutton, Leicester 7 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Holden, Worcester, Barber 5 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Whitinsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Northbridge Center 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Chaffin, Worcester Muni, Lovellville 3 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 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Northbridge 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 Sunderland; 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
- Worcester
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25 hail days - Providence
22 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Cranston
26 hail days - Boston
29 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 Sunderland.
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