Hail History

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Hail history for Winchendon, MA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 6, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 30, 2021
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles69

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winchendon on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 30, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Winchendon

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 6, 20251 in
quarter		North Ashburnham, Smithville
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Winchendon		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 Winchendon by year

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When hail season peaks near Winchendon

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (4).

JanFeb1MarApr5May4Jun4Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Winchendon

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gardner (8 mi from Winchendon)

Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gardner (8 mi from Winchendon)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail fell in Gardner.

Jun 30, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wilder (8 mi from Winchendon)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail up to 1.75 west of Jaffrey. Hail dented a vehicle on ST 124. .

Jul 9, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Jaffrey (10 mi from Winchendon)

Jul 20, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Fitzwilliam (8 mi from Winchendon)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winchendon

69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winchendon since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Mar 7, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedFitzwilliam
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedWilder, Winchendon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedTempleton, Winchendon Spgs, Fitzwilliam
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedJaffrey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedTempleton, Winchendon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202475 mph, estimatedWilder, Fitzwilliam, Royalston
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202458 mph, estimatedBrooks Vlg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202360 mph, estimatedFitzwilliam Depot, Squantum
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202358 mph, estimatedTempleton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 202260 mph, estimatedRindge
1 wind report		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 Winchendon; 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 Winchendon.

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