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Hail history for Shrewsbury, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shrewsbury on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Shrewsbury
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Shrewsbury in the last two years.
Hail days near Shrewsbury by year
When hail season peaks near Shrewsbury
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Shrewsbury
Aug 7, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Marlborough (9 mi from Shrewsbury)
May 24, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Grafton (7 mi from Shrewsbury)
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 (8 mi from Shrewsbury)
Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lowell Jct (9 mi from Shrewsbury)
Mar 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Worcester (5 mi from Shrewsbury)
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.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shrewsbury
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Paxton 9 mi from Shrewsbury |
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Holden 8 mi from Shrewsbury |
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | West Berlin 7 mi from Shrewsbury |
| Aug 23, 2021 | EF0 | Marlborough Jct 7 mi from Shrewsbury |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Clinton 8 mi from Shrewsbury |
| Jul 26, 2018 | EF1 | West Upton 10 mi from Shrewsbury |
| Aug 31, 2014 | EF0 | South Worcester 6 mi from Shrewsbury |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shrewsbury
142 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shrewsbury since 2006, on 72 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 | Worcester Muni, Morningdale, Northborough 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | Lovellville 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Holden, Worcester, Barber 5 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Chaffin, Worcester Muni, Lovellville 4 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Millbury, Marlborough 2 wind reports |
| 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, Westborough 4 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Westwood Hills, Marlborough 2 wind reports |
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 Shrewsbury; 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
31 hail days - Newton
25 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Boston
29 hail days - Providence
22 hail days - Quincy
20 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 Shrewsbury.
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