Hail history for Hampden County, MA

Hampden County has 239 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 84 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 26, 2011.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 239 since 1958

1″ or larger 84 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 26, 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 Hampden County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 239 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 6, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 26, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
June 20, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2024	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

September 6, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

In Aldenville, 0.75 inch hail fell.

August 26, 2024 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

In West Granville, 2 inch hail fell.

July 26, 2011 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Three inch diameter hail fell in Springfield.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	5	11	41	79	89	12

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 Hampden County

Has it ever hailed in Hampden County?

Yes — 239 hail events have been recorded for Hampden County, MA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 84 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hampden County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hampden County, MA is September 6, 2025, 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 Hampden County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 26, 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.