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Hail history for Hopedale, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hopedale on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Hopedale
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hopedale in the last two years.
Hail days near Hopedale by year
When hail season peaks near Hopedale
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Hopedale
May 24, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Grafton (9 mi from Hopedale)
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 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · West Medway (5 mi from Hopedale)
National Weather Service description (English): The public, supported by videos, reported hen egg size (2 inch diameter) hail, which was preceded by a 15-minute period of pea size hail.Jul 4, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin (8 mi from Hopedale)
Jul 8, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopkinton (6 mi from Hopedale)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Hopkinton. So much hail fell that two hours after the storm moved out of the area, hail was still piled three inches deep in numerous locations.Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Linwood (5 mi from Hopedale)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hopedale
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2020 | EF0 | Millis 9 mi from Hopedale |
| Jul 26, 2018 | EF1 | East Douglas 10 mi from Hopedale |
| Jul 26, 2018 | EF1 | West Upton 5 mi from Hopedale |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hopedale
109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hopedale since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Millville 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Whitinsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Northbridge Center, White City 2 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Westborough 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Northbridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Whitins 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Milford 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Norfolk Airport, Medway 2 wind reports |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | White City, Wethersfield 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 Hopedale; 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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29 hail days - Fall River
10 hail days - Lowell
22 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 Hopedale.
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