Fitchburg Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Fitchburg, 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 37 hail storms within 25 miles of Fitchburg, MA. Of those, 33 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 egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 16 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Fitchburg Area (Last 5 Years)

Severity	Count	What it means for roofs
Destructive	8 events	Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe	2 events	Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant	23 events	Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate	1 event	Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor	3 events	Pea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Fitchburg Hail Storms by Year

Year	Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2026	16 events
2025	8 events
2024	6 events
2023	5 events
2022	2 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Fitchburg, with 16 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg Hail Storms

March 6, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 N Royalston. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Fitchburg-area properties.
March 6, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 W Pepperell. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Fitchburg-area properties.
March 6, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near Lowell. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Fitchburg-area properties.
March 3, 2026 — Severe hail (ping pong ball-sized) reported near Marlborough. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Fitchburg-area properties.
March 3, 2026 — Severe hail (ping pong ball-sized) reported near Worcester AP. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Fitchburg-area properties.

Recent Hail Events Near Fitchburg

Date	Location	Severity	Size	NOAA Comments
2026-03-07	1 ESE Jaffrey, NH	Minor	0.02"	AWOS station KAFN 1 ESE Jaffrey. Elevated Flat Ice Accretion.
2026-03-06	Leicester, MA	Minor	0.20"	Relayed via amateur radio.
2026-03-06	1 N Royalston, MA	Significant	1.30"	Relayed via amateur radio.
2026-03-06	1 W Pepperell, MA	Significant	1.40"	Relayed via amateur radio.
2026-03-06	Lowell, MA	Significant	1.00"	—
2026-03-04	1 W Pepperell, MA	Minor	0.20"	Reported by Trained Spotter.
2026-03-03	Marlborough, MA	Severe	1.50"	Reported by Trained Spotter.
2026-03-03	Worcester AP, MA	Severe	1.50"	—
2026-03-03	2 NW Grafton, MA	Destructive	2.00"	Reported by Trained Spotter.
2026-03-03	3 E Acton, MA	Destructive	2.00"	—
2026-03-03	2 E Maynard, MA	Destructive	2.00"	Reported by Trained Spotter.
2026-03-03	1 W Pepperell, MA	Destructive	2.30"	Reported by Trained Spotter.
2026-03-03	1 NE Fitchburg, MA	Destructive	2.10"	Reported by Amateur Radio.
2026-03-03	1 W Ashburnham, MA	Destructive	2.20"	Reported by Amateur Radio.
2026-03-03	1 NE Lunenburg, MA	Destructive	2.10"	Reported by Amateur Radio.
2026-03-03	1 W Ashby, MA	Destructive	2.00"	Reported by Amateur Radio.
2025-09-06	SMITHVILLE, NH	Significant	1.00"	A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter-sized hail which lasted for 8 minutes. Hail accumulated in areas of lawn with leaves and a few branches knocked down south of New Ipswich.
2025-09-06	NORTH ASHBURNHAM, MA	Significant	1.00"	In Ashburnham, 1 inch hail fell.
2025-08-13	BABOOSIC, NH	Significant	1.00"	A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters that fell for about 5 minutes in Amherst.
2025-07-11	SOUTH BROOKING, NH	Significant	1.00"	Large hail associated with a severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters in Brookline, NH.

Wind Storm History — Fitchburg Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 193 high-wind events within 25 miles of Fitchburg, MA in the past five years. Of those, 193 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 96 mph.

Severity	Count
Severe	12 events
Significant	181 events

Recent Wind Events Near Fitchburg

Date	Location	Gust (mph)	Severity	NOAA Comments
2026-06-18	WINCHENDON, MA	58	Significant	In Winchendon, numerous trees were down in the Winchendon area.
2026-06-18	SOUTH LYNDEBOROUGH, NH	60	Significant	Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees and wires on Emery Road in Lyndeborough.
2026-06-18	WILDER, NH	60	Significant	Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed power lines that blocked NH-124.
2026-06-18	ASHBY, MA	58	Significant	In Ashby, a large tree was down on wires on New Ipswich Rd.
2026-06-18	WEST PETERBOROUGH, NH	60	Significant	Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees and wires near the center of Peterborough.
2026-06-06	EDGEMERE, MA	58	Significant	In Worcester, power lines were down on Sunderland Rd.
2026-05-19	LANCASTER, MA	58	Significant	In Lancaster a tree and wires were down near Havard Road.
2026-05-19	PAXTON, MA	58	Significant	In Paxton, trees and wires were down on multiple streets including Holbrook Ln and West St.
2026-05-19	HUDSON, MA	58	Significant	In Hudson, a tree and wires were down on Bertha St.
2026-05-19	(ORH)WORCESTER MUNI, MA	58	Significant	A peak gust of 59 kts or 68 mph was reported at Worcester airport.
2026-05-19	NORTHBOROUGH, MA	58	Significant	In Northborough, on West St trees and wires were reported down.
2026-05-19	LEICESTER, MA	58	Significant	In Leicester a large tree was reported down.
2026-05-19	MORNINGDALE, MA	58	Significant	Near Worcester a part of a rubber roof on an Amory building blew off.
2026-05-19	PINE REST, MA	58	Significant	In Sudbury, a tree was down blocking half the road on Hudson Rd.
2026-05-19	WEST CONCORD, MA	58	Significant	In Concord, a tree was down on a car. Two minor injuries were reported.
2026-05-19	WEST CONCORD, MA	58	Significant	Near Maynard a tree was reported down on Sudbury road.
2026-04-14	TURKEY HILL SHRS, MA	59	Significant	In Rutland, a tree was downed on wires near Turkey Hill Rd.
2026-04-14	SOUTH LANCASTER, MA	59	Significant	In Lancaster, a tree was down on a house near Crescent St.
2026-04-14	BROOKS, MA	59	Significant	In Princeton, there were downed trees and wires near Ball Hill Rd.
2026-04-14	LOVELLVILLE, MA	59	Significant	In Holden, a tree was down on a house near Manning St.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fitchburg Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Fitchburg was on March 6, 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 Fitchburg?

Fitchburg averages roughly 7 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 33 of the 37 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Fitchburg?

The largest documented hail near Fitchburg in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Fitchburg-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 Fitchburg address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Fitchburg. 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 Fitchburg

If your property in or near Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg's Location Matters for Hail

Fitchburg 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.