Hail history for Berkshire County, MA

Berkshire County has 177 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 82 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 1, 2011.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 177 since 1955

1″ or larger 82 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 1, 2011

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Berkshire County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Berkshire County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 177 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 6, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 16, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 30, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2020	0.75″	Penny
July 13, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
March 29, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
August 8, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
August 7, 2019	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Berkshire County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

September 6, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail around ping pong ball size, 1.50 inches, was reported near Sheffield.

June 1, 2011 · 4.0″ (softball)

Hail 4 inches in diameter (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in the Village of East Windsor.

June 1, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail 2 inches in diameter was reported during a thunderstorm in Adams.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	2	6	10	42	67	42	6

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Berkshire County

Has it ever hailed in Berkshire County?

Yes — 177 hail events have been recorded for Berkshire County, MA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 82 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Berkshire County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Berkshire County, MA is September 6, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Berkshire County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 1, 2011. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Massachusetts hail history

All 14 Massachusetts counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.