Hail history for Blandford, Massachusetts
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blandford since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Blandford
- Last hail
- May 8, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 26, 2010
14 reports on 13 days since 1992 · #18 of 35 Massachusetts places
Hail map · Blandford
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Blandford
The latest hail report in and around Blandford is from May 8, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Blandford logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Massachusetts town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #18 of 35 Massachusetts cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Blandford accounts for 6% of the 239 reports filed in Hampden County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Massachusetts town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 26, 2010 near Blandford.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Blandford 0.5
- Hampden County 7.3
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Blandford 8
- Hampden County 61
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Blandford 0%
- Hampden County 3%
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blandford | Hampden | 22:57 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 SE Blandford | Hampden | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Blandford | Hampden | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Blandford | Hampden | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Blandford | Hampden | 13:36 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 64%
- 1–2 in 5 36%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 SE Blandford | Hampden | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Blandford | Hampden | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Blandford | Hampden | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Blandford | Hampden | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blandford | Hampden | 22:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Blandford | Hampden | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Blandford | Hampden | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Blandford | Hampden | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Blandford | Hampden | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Blandford | Hampden | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Blandford | Hampden | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Blandford | Hampden | 16:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Blandford
- Westfield 14 km · 38
- West Springfield Town 23 km · 19
- Holyoke 24 km · 14
- Agawam Town 26 km · 15
- Northampton 27 km · 19
- Chicopee 29 km · 20
- Lee 31 km · 11
- Springfield 32 km · 54
Questions about hail in Blandford
How often does it hail in Blandford, Massachusetts?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blandford since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #18 of 35 Massachusetts places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Blandford?
Most reports come in May, July, August. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Blandford?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 26, 2010 near Blandford. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Blandford?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Blandford had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 8, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.