Hail history for Gardner, Massachusetts
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gardner since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gardner
- Last hail
- Aug 4, 2015
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 4, 2015
19 reports on 15 days since 1962 · #9 of 35 Massachusetts places
Hail map · Gardner
- 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 Gardner
The latest hail report in and around Gardner is from August 4, 2015, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gardner logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Massachusetts town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #9 of 35 Massachusetts cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gardner accounts for 7% of the 255 reports filed in Worcester 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 August 4, 2015 near 0.51 W Westminster.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2015, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (47% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gardner 0.6
- Worcester County 8.9
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gardner 7
- Worcester County 72
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gardner 0%
- Worcester County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Westminster | Worcester | 12:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 NW Gardner | Worcester | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 NW Gardner | Worcester | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1962 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Worcester | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Templeton | Worcester | 12:39 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 63%
- 1–2 in 7 37%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Westminster | Worcester | 12:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 NW Gardner | Worcester | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Templeton | Worcester | 12:39 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.23 NW Gardner | Worcester | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.23 NW Gardner | Worcester | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW East Templeton | Worcester | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 NW Gardner | Worcester | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Templeton | Worcester | 22:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 NW Gardner | Worcester | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Gardner | Worcester | 12:46 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 NW Gardner | Worcester | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Gardner | Worcester | 20:14 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gardner
- Fitchburg 14 km · 14
- Leominster 19 km · 12
- Townsend 25 km · 11
- Worcester 38 km · 40
- Maynard 47 km · 13
- Amherst Town 49 km · 34
- Belchertown 49 km · 15
- Greenfield 50 km · 16
Questions about hail in Gardner
How often does it hail in Gardner, Massachusetts?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gardner since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #9 of 35 Massachusetts places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gardner?
Most reports come in May, August, June. May alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gardner?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 4, 2015 near 0.51 W Westminster. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gardner?
The most recent report in this data is from August 4, 2015 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gardner had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gardner since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 4, 2015.
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.