Hail history for Lenox, Massachusetts
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lenox since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lenox
- Last hail
- Jul 16, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Jul 16, 2024
10 reports on 9 days since 1985 · #35 of 35 Massachusetts places
Hail map · Lenox
- 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 Lenox
The latest hail report in and around Lenox is from July 16, 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 July 16, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lenox logged 2 reports on 2 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 20% of the median Massachusetts town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #35 of 35 Massachusetts cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lenox accounts for 6% of the 177 reports filed in Berkshire 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 1.00 in (quarter) on July 16, 2024 near 0.88 SW Lenox.
The busiest year was 1998, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (60% of reports); 30% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lenox 0.1
- Berkshire County 4.3
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lenox 2
- Berkshire County 45
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lenox 0%
- Berkshire 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Lenox | Berkshire | — | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Lenox | Berkshire | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Lenox | Berkshire | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | Lenox | Berkshire | $2K | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Lenox | Berkshire | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 90%
- 1–2 in 1 10%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Lenox | Berkshire | — | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Lenox | Berkshire | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | West Stockbridge | Berkshire | — | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | West Stockbridge | Berkshire | — | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Lenox | Berkshire | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Lenox | Berkshire | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | Lenox | Berkshire | $2K | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Berkshire | — | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Berkshire | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 1985 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Berkshire | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lenox
- Lee 7 km · 11
- Pittsfield 10 km · 37
- Great Barrington 20 km · 14
- Blandford 36 km · 14
- North Adams 38 km · 15
- Westfield 50 km · 38
- Northampton 51 km · 19
- Holyoke 56 km · 14
Questions about hail in Lenox
How often does it hail in Lenox, Massachusetts?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lenox since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 35 Massachusetts places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lenox?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 60% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lenox?
1.00 in (quarter size) on July 16, 2024 near 0.88 SW Lenox. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lenox?
The most recent report in this data is from July 16, 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 Lenox 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 July 16, 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.