Hail history for New Bedford, Massachusetts
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Bedford since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · New Bedford
- Last hail
- Aug 26, 2024
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 19, 2008
21 reports on 15 days since 1974 · #7 of 35 Massachusetts places
Hail map · New Bedford
- 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 New Bedford
The latest hail report in and around New Bedford is from August 26, 2024, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, New Bedford logged 14 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 40% more than the median Massachusetts town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #7 of 35 Massachusetts cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. New Bedford accounts for 26% of the 80 reports filed in Bristol 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 19, 2008 near 1.03 E Sherwood Forest.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- New Bedford 0.7
- Bristol County 2.9
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- New Bedford 10
- Bristol County 25
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- New Bedford 0%
- Bristol 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 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.03 E Sherwood Forest | Bristol | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW North Bristol | Bristol | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW North Bristol | Bristol | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW North Bristol | Bristol | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW North Bristol | Bristol | 13:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 67%
- 1–2 in 7 33%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SE Fairhaven | Bristol | 13:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW North Bristol | Bristol | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW North Bristol | Bristol | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW North Bristol | Bristol | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.24 SE Fairhaven | Bristol | 12:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.19 WSW Acushnet | Bristol | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW North Bristol | Bristol | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW North Bristol | Bristol | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW North Bristol | Bristol | 21:43 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Fairhaven | Bristol | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.03 E Sherwood Forest | Bristol | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Acushnet | Bristol | 14:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near New Bedford
- Taunton 30 km · 18
- Brockton 47 km · 13
- Barnstable Town 48 km · 10
- Abington 51 km · 10
Questions about hail in New Bedford
How often does it hail in New Bedford, Massachusetts?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Bedford since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #7 of 35 Massachusetts places by number of reports.
When is hail season in New Bedford?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in New Bedford?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 19, 2008 near 1.03 E Sherwood Forest. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in New Bedford?
The most recent report in this data is from August 26, 2024 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has New Bedford had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 26, 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.