Hail history for Dukes County, MA

Dukes County has 10 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 4 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on July 2, 2009.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026

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 10 since 1997

1″ or larger 4 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · July 2, 2009

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.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 10 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 26, 2024	0.75″	Penny
August 2, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
June 9, 2011	0.75″	Penny
July 2, 2009	2.0″	Hen egg
July 2, 2009	1.75″	Golf ball
July 2, 2009	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2008	0.75″	Penny
July 18, 2006	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

August 26, 2024 · 0.75″ (penny)

In Vineyard Haven, penny sized hail fell.

July 2, 2009 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Quarter to hen egg size hail fell on Martha's Vineyard.

July 2, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Ping pong ball to golf ball sized hail fell in portions of Martha's Vineyard. Several cars were dented by the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	1	6	2	1

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 Dukes County

Has it ever hailed in Dukes County?

Yes — 10 hail events have been recorded for Dukes County, MA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1997, including 4 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dukes County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dukes County, MA is August 26, 2024, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Dukes County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on July 2, 2009. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.