Hail history for Taunton, Massachusetts
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Taunton since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Taunton
- Last hail
- Aug 15, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 18, 2012
18 reports on 10 days since 1998 · #12 of 35 Massachusetts places
Hail map · Taunton
- 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 Taunton
The latest hail report in and around Taunton is from August 15, 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 August 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Taunton logged 14 reports on 6 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 #12 of 35 Massachusetts cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Taunton accounts for 23% of the 80 reports filed in Bristol County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 18, 2012 near 0.45 NW Dighton.
Reports were down 73% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2012, with 8 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (61% of reports); 28% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Taunton 0.7
- Bristol County 2.9
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Taunton 6
- Bristol County 25
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Taunton 6%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.45 NW Dighton | Bristol | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.95 SSE North Rehoboth | Bristol | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Dighton | Bristol | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Raynham | Bristol | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Taunton | Bristol | 15:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 61%
- 1–2 in 6 33%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Raynham | Bristol | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.24 SW Myricks | Bristol | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Dighton | Bristol | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.95 SSE North Rehoboth | Bristol | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.45 NW Dighton | Bristol | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 E Taunton | Bristol | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Taunton | Bristol | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 E Taunton | Bristol | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 SW Weir Vlg | Bristol | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Dighton | Bristol | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 WNW Segreganset | Bristol | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 E Taunton | Bristol | 21:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Taunton
- Brockton 21 km · 13
- Abington 26 km · 10
- New Bedford 30 km · 21
- Franklin Town 33 km · 16
- Milford 45 km · 12
- Framingham 53 km · 23
Questions about hail in Taunton
How often does it hail in Taunton, Massachusetts?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Taunton since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 35 Massachusetts places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Taunton?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 61% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Taunton?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 18, 2012 near 0.45 NW Dighton. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Taunton?
The most recent report in this data is from August 15, 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 Taunton 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 August 15, 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.