Attleboro Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Attleboro, MA

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 21 hail storms within 25 miles of Attleboro, MA. Of those, 17 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was ping pong ball-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2024 was the most active year on record locally, with 9 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Attleboro Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Severe1 eventPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant16 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate1 eventMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor3 eventsPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Attleboro Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
20265 events
20252 events
20249 events
20232 events
20223 events

2024 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Attleboro, with 9 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Attleboro typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Attleboro Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Attleboro

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-03-04 North Smithfield, RI Minor 0.10" Reported by Trained Spotter.
2026-03-04 1 SE North Providence, RI Minor 0.10" —
2026-03-03 Glocester, RI Significant 1.00" Reported by Trained Spotter.
2026-03-03 2 SW Hopkinton, MA Significant 1.00" —
2026-03-03 1 E Randolph, MA Minor 0.20" Reported by Trained Spotter.
2025-08-14 ROCKLAND, MA Severe 1.50" In Rockland, 1.5 inch hail fell.
2025-07-03 FOSTER CENTER, RI Significant 1.00" In Foster Rhode Island, quarter sized hail fell.
2024-08-26 WEST BARRINGTON, RI Significant 1.00" In Barrington, 1 inch hail fell.
2024-08-26 APPONAUG, RI Significant 1.00" In Warwick, quarter sized hail fell.
2024-08-15 RAYNHAM CENTER, MA Significant 1.25" In Raynham, 1.25 inch hail was reported.
2024-08-15 RAYNHAM, MA Significant 1.00" In Raynham, quarter sized hail was reported.
2024-08-15 WINSLOWS, MA Significant 1.00" In Norwood, 1 inch hail was reported.
2024-08-15 WINSLOWS, MA Significant 1.00" In Walpole 1 inch hail was reported.
2024-05-08 RIVER PT, RI Significant 1.25" In West Warwick 1.25 inch hail was reported.
2024-05-08 PORTSMOUTH, RI Significant 1.00" In Portsmouth quarter sized hail was reported.
2024-05-08 BERRYMAN CORNER, MA Significant 1.00" In Westport quarter sized hail was reported.
2023-06-06 REHOBOTH, MA Significant 1.00" In Rehoboth at 439 PM EDT (339 PM EST), there was a social media photo of hail that ranged from dime to quarter size. The report time was radar-estimated.
2023-06-02 WEST MEDWAY, MA Moderate 0.75" At 457 PM EDT (357 PM EST), a relative of a NWS employee, on Brandywine Rd. in Medway, MA, reported 0.75 inch diameter hail.
2022-07-14 HALIFAX, MA Significant 1.00" In Halifax, quarter size hail was reported.
2022-07-14 STANLEY, MA Significant 1.00" In Bridgewater, quarter size hail was reported. Relayed by amateur radio.

Wind Storm History — Attleboro Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 122 high-wind events within 25 miles of Attleboro, MA in the past five years. Of those, 122 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 100 mph.

SeverityCount
Destructive1 event
Severe3 events
Significant118 events

Recent Wind Events Near Attleboro

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-05-19 MILTON, MA 58 Significant In Milton, a tree was down on a car on Ford Ranch Rd.
2026-05-19 NEEDHAM, MA 58 Significant In Needham, a large tree branch was down on Great Plain Avenue.
2026-05-19 ROCKVILLE, MA 58 Significant In Norfolk, wires were down on Cleveland St.
2025-09-06 EAST WALPOLE, MA 58 Significant In Sharon, a large tree was down across a driveway.
2025-08-29 OAK LAWN, RI 58 Significant In Cranston, a tree and wires were down.
2025-08-14 CANTON, MA 58 Significant In Stoughton, a tree and wires were down on Kenmore Rd.
2025-08-14 WALPOLE, MA 58 Significant In Walpole, a tree and wires were down on South St.
2025-08-14 RANDOLPH, MA 58 Significant In Randolph, a tree was down on a house on Howe Circle.
2025-08-14 NORTHVILLE, MA 58 Significant In Whitman, two trees were down on Auburn St.
2025-07-25 PAWTUCKET, RI 58 Significant In Pawtucket, a tree was down on a house.
2025-07-25 JOHNSTON, RI 58 Significant In Providence, a tree was down on Wallace St.
2025-07-25 RAYNHAM CENTER, MA 58 Significant In Raynham, wires were down on Goldfinch Dr.
2025-07-25 HARBOR JCT, RI 58 Significant In Providence, a tree was down on Prairie Ave.
2025-07-25 ESMOND, RI 58 Significant In North Providence, a tree was down on wires on Randall Rd.
2025-07-25 WADES CORNER, MA 58 Significant In Dighton, a tree and wires were down on Regional Rd.
2025-07-25 RAYNHAM CENTER, MA 58 Significant In Raynham, a large tree was down on King St. In Raynham, a large tree was down on King St.
2025-07-25 BISBEE CORNER, MA 58 Significant In Rochester, a tree was down on a fire access road off of Negus Way.
2025-07-25 MIDDLEBORO, MA 58 Significant In Middleboro, a tree was down on Cherry St.
2025-07-25 BISBEE CORNER, MA 58 Significant In Rochester, a tree was down on North Ave.
2025-07-25 WRENTHAM, MA 63 Significant In Wrentham, a mesonet station gusted to 63 mph.

Frequently Asked Questions About Attleboro Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Attleboro, MA?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Attleboro was on March 3, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Attleboro?

Attleboro averages roughly 4 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 17 of the 21 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Attleboro?

The largest documented hail near Attleboro in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most Attleboro-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in MA?

Most homeowners insurance policies in MA cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Attleboro address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Attleboro. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Attleboro

If your property in or near Attleboro took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why Attleboro's Location Matters for Hail

Attleboro sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.

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