Hail History

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Hail history for West Newbury, MA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 16, 2008
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles100

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Newbury on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near West Newbury

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 22, 20261 in
quarter		Plaistow
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from West Newbury		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 3, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Austin Corners
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from West Newbury		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 West Newbury by year

106107208109310111112132141152161718192202211222324125126

When hail season peaks near West Newbury

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (6).

JanFeb1MarApr1May6Jun9Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near West Newbury

Jul 11, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Kingston (8 mi from West Newbury)

Aug 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westville (6 mi from West Newbury)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced 1.75 inch hail in Plaistow.

Jul 12, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Haverhill (5 mi from West Newbury)

Jun 15, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Newburyport (5 mi from West Newbury)

Jul 23, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Georgetown (5 mi from West Newbury)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Newbury

100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Newbury since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 23, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedHaverhill, Newburyport
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedNewburyport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202664 mph, measuredTowles Corner, Austin Corners
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedWestville, Sargent Corners
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedPlaistow, Merrimac
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedEast Boxford, Rowley
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202358 mph, estimatedNewburyport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202260 mph, estimatedHampton Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202158 mph, estimatedHaverhill Rvrside Airport, Merrimac
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202160 mph, estimatedSmithtown
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 West Newbury; 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 West Newbury.

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