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Hail history for Essex County, MA
63 hail reports in Essex County since 2006 on 35 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 11, 2006.
Cities in Essex County
- Lynn
23 hail days - Lawrence
28 hail days - Haverhill
27 hail days - Peabody
22 hail days - Methuen
26 hail days - South Peabody
24 hail days - Salem
19 hail days - Beverly
19 hail days - Beverly Cove
18 hail days - North Andover
29 hail days - Saugus
25 hail days - Danvers
22 hail days - Marblehead
16 hail days - Amesbury
21 hail days - Newburyport
16 hail days - Swampscott
21 hail days - Lynnfield
27 hail days - Middleton
28 hail days - Andover
27 hail days - Merrimac
25 hail days - Groveland
23 hail days - Manchester-by-the-Sea
12 hail days - Salisbury
16 hail days - Wenham
20 hail days - Ipswich
12 hail days - West Newbury
22 hail days - Nahant
21 hail days - Topsfield
19 hail days
Recent hail in Essex County
No hail was reported in Essex County in the last two years.
Hail days in Essex County by year
When hail season peaks in Essex County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Essex County
256 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Essex County since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 23, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Topsfield, Wenham 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage reported | Haverhill, Newburyport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Newburyport, Lynn 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Peabody 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hamilton 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Topsfield, Middleton, Shawsheen Vlg 4 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Methuen 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lowell Jct, Merrimac 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Marsh Corner 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | East Boxford, South Middleton, Rowley 4 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 Essex County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).