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Hail history for West Boylston, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Boylston on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 29, 2020. Hail is most common here in August and May.
Recent hail near West Boylston
No hail was reported within 10 miles of West Boylston in the last two years.
Hail days near West Boylston by year
When hail season peaks near West Boylston
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near West Boylston
May 24, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shrewsbury (9 mi from West Boylston)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell in Shrewsbury denting cars.Mar 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Worcester (7 mi from West Boylston)
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.May 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sterling (5 mi from West Boylston)
Jun 27, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Leicester (10 mi from West Boylston)
Jul 17, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Berlin (8 mi from West Boylston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Boylston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Paxton 8 mi from West Boylston |
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Paxton 6 mi from West Boylston |
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | Holden 5 mi from West Boylston |
| Sep 6, 2025 | EF0 | West Berlin 6 mi from West Boylston |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Clinton 6 mi from West Boylston |
| Aug 31, 2014 | EF0 | South Worcester 9 mi from West Boylston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Boylston
122 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Boylston since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Oct 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Edgemere 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Leicester, Worcester Muni, Morningdale 6 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 59 mph, estimated | Turkey Hill Shrs, Brooks, Lovellville 4 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Holden, Sandy Beach, Worcester 6 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Rutland 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Chaffin, Turkey Hill Shrs, Worcester Muni 5 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Chaffin, Barber 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Westwood Hills 3 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | West Sterling 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Westwood Hills 1 wind report |
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 Boylston; 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
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25 hail days - Lowell
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31 hail days - Somerville
30 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Boston
29 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 West Boylston.
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