Hail history for Worcester, Massachusetts
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Worcester since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Worcester
- Last hail
- Aug 23, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 1, 2011
40 reports on 31 days since 1961 · #2 of 35 Massachusetts places
Hail map · Worcester
- 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 Worcester
The latest hail report in and around Worcester is from August 23, 2020, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Worcester logged 32 reports on 23 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 3.2 times the median Massachusetts town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #2 of 35 Massachusetts cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Worcester accounts for 16% of the 255 reports filed in Worcester County.
3% 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 June 1, 2011 near 0.86 SW Millbury.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (24). The busiest year was 2009, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Worcester 1.6
- Worcester County 8.9
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Worcester 23
- Worcester County 72
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Worcester 3%
- 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.86 SW Millbury | Worcester | — | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Worcester | Worcester | — | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.7 S Shrewsbury | Worcester | $15K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Auburn | Worcester | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 1970 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Worcester | — | 16:00 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 21 53%
- 1–2 in 18 45%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Worcester | Worcester | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | Auburn | Worcester | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Worcester | Worcester | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Auburn | Worcester | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 SE Shrewsbury | Worcester | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2017 | 0.90 innickel | 0.51 W Worcester | Worcester | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Leicester | Worcester | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Leicester | Worcester | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Leicester | Worcester | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Leicester | Worcester | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Shrewsbury | Worcester | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Holden | Worcester | 14:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Worcester
- Milford 27 km · 12
- Leominster 28 km · 12
- Framingham 31 km · 23
- Maynard 34 km · 13
- Fitchburg 37 km · 14
- Gardner 38 km · 19
- Franklin Town 39 km · 16
- Townsend 46 km · 11
Questions about hail in Worcester
How often does it hail in Worcester, Massachusetts?
40 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Worcester since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 35 Massachusetts places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Worcester?
Most reports come in May, August, June. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Worcester?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 1, 2011 near 0.86 SW Millbury. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Worcester?
The most recent report in this data is from August 23, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Worcester had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Worcester since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 23, 2020.
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.