Hail history for Suffolk County, MA

Suffolk County has 24 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 8 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on August 4, 2015.

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 24 since 1966

1″ or larger 8 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · August 4, 2015

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 Suffolk County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 24 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 23, 2020	0.75″	Penny
June 28, 2020	0.75″	Penny
June 13, 2017	0.75″	Penny
July 23, 2016	0.75″	Penny
August 4, 2015	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 4, 2015	2.0″	Hen egg
June 17, 2013	0.75″	Penny
July 18, 2012	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

August 23, 2020 · 0.75″ (penny)

In the Hyde Park section of Boston, dime sized hail was reported.

August 4, 2015 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Lime size hail fell in Jamaica Plain.

August 19, 2011 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail fell in the Back Bay section of Boston.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	2	3	4	12	2

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 Suffolk County

Has it ever hailed in Suffolk County?

Yes — 24 hail events have been recorded for Suffolk County, MA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1966, including 8 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Suffolk County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Suffolk County, MA is August 23, 2020, 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 Suffolk County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on August 4, 2015. 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.