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 44 hail storms within 25 miles of Haverhill, MA. Of those, 39 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 27 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Haverhill| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Destructive | 10 events | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Severe | 9 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 20 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 2 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Minor | 3 events | Pea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 events |
| 2025 | 3 events |
| 2024 | 4 events |
| 2023 | 5 events |
| 2022 | 5 events |
2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Haverhill, with 27 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Haverhill typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | 1 S Plaistow, NH | Significant | 1.00" | Multiple social media photos of quarter-sized hail in Plaistow. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-07-22 | 3 NW Salem, NH | Significant | 1.00" | Reported by Weather Spotter. |
| 2026-06-26 | SEVERANCE, NH | Significant | 1.25" | Severe thunderstorms dropped hail the size of half dollars in Auburn. |
| 2026-06-26 | 2 W Auburn, NH | Significant | 1.25" | Social media photos of hail up to 1.25in in Auburn. |
| 2026-03-07 | 4 S Manchester, NH | Minor | 0.04" | ASOS station KMHT Manchester. Elevated Flat Ice Accretion. |
| 2026-03-06 | Lowell, MA | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2026-03-06 | 1 SE Haverhill, MA | Significant | 1.00" | Relayed via amateur radio. |
| 2026-03-04 | 1 NE Winchester, MA | Destructive | 2.50" | Reported by Trained Spotter. |
| 2026-03-04 | 1 NW Lexington, MA | Severe | 1.60" | Reported by Trained Spotter. |
| 2026-03-04 | Londonderry, NH | Minor | 0.10" | — |
| 2026-03-04 | 1 W Lynnfield, MA | Destructive | 2.80" | — |
| 2026-03-04 | 2 W Wilmington, MA | Destructive | 2.50" | Reported by Media. |
| 2026-03-04 | Rockport, MA | Destructive | 2.50" | — |
| 2026-03-04 | Portsmouth Airport, NH | Minor | 0.11" | Flat Accretion. |
| 2026-03-03 | 1 SW Melrose, MA | Destructive | 2.70" | — |
| 2026-03-03 | 1 SW Lexington, MA | Moderate | 0.50" | Reported by Trained Spotter. |
| 2026-03-03 | 1 NW Lexington, MA | Significant | 1.40" | Reported by Trained Spotter. |
| 2026-03-03 | 1 W Bedford, MA | Destructive | 2.10" | — |
| 2026-03-03 | 1 W Medford, MA | Severe | 1.80" | — |
| 2026-03-03 | 1 SW Lexington, MA | Severe | 1.70" | Reported by Trained Spotter. |
NOAA has recorded 124 high-wind events within 25 miles of Haverhill, MA in the past five years. Of those, 124 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 71 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 10 events |
| Significant | 114 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | 3 SSW Gloucester, MA | 58 | Significant | Mesonet station XDOG Dog Bar Breakwater. |
| 2026-06-26 | TOWLES CORNER, NH | 64 | Severe | Severe thunderstorm outflow winds gusted up to 65 mph in South Hampton. |
| 2026-06-26 | South Hampton, NH | 65 | Severe | Delayed report. |
| 2026-06-26 | AUSTIN CORNERS, NH | 60 | Significant | Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a tree down on Southington Rd. in Kensington. One lane closed during time of report. |
| 2026-06-18 | DERRY, NH | 60 | Significant | Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed several trees and powerlines in Derry. |
| 2026-06-18 | AUBURN, NH | 60 | Significant | Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees blocking Wilsons Crossing Road in Auburn, NH. |
| 2026-06-18 | WINDHAM DEPOT, NH | 60 | Significant | Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a tree completely blocking North Lowell Road in the area of Camelot Road in Windham. |
| 2026-05-30 | 3 S Salisbury, MA | 47 | Significant | — |
| 2026-05-19 | 3 S Rye, NH | 61 | Significant | Davis Pro weather station on South Rd in Rye recorded gust to 61 mph; branches and a few small trees downed across town. |
| 2026-04-14 | HOLLIS, NH | 60 | Significant | Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees and powerlines on Sumner Lane in Hollis. |
| 2025-09-06 | (BED)HANSCOM FLD BED, MA | 59 | Significant | The ASOS at the Bedford Airport (KBED) gusted to 59 mph. |
| 2025-09-06 | MERRIMACK, NH | 58 | Significant | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large oak tree down on a house in Merrimack. Several other large trees are also down in the area. |
| 2025-09-06 | REEDS FERRY, NH | 58 | Significant | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree down on a house on Kinsman Ln. in Merrimack. |
| 2025-09-06 | WEST WINDHAM, NH | 58 | Significant | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed two mature trees south of Londonderry. |
| 2025-09-06 | RIVERSIDE, MA | 58 | Significant | In Bedford, a tree was down on a house on Appletree Lane. |
| 2025-09-06 | SOUTH PEABODY, MA | 58 | Significant | In Salem, a tree and wires were down on a car. |
| 2025-09-06 | SOUTH PEABODY, MA | 58 | Significant | In Salem, a tree was down partially on a house. Another tree was down on a vehicle on Congress St. |
| 2025-09-06 | RAYMOND, NH | 58 | Significant | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree partially blocking Epping St. in Raymond. |
| 2025-08-14 | HAMPTON ARPT, NH | 58 | Significant | A severe thunderstorm outflow boundary snapped a tree in half and downed others near Watsons Ln. on Mill Rd. partially blocking traffic in Hampton. |
| 2025-08-14 | HAMPTON, NH | 58 | Significant | A severe thunderstorm outflow boundary downed a tree onto a home on the 70-block of Kings Hwy. in Hampton Beach. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Haverhill was on July 22, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Haverhill averages roughly 9 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 39 of the 44 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Haverhill in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Haverhill-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
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.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Haverhill. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Haverhill 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.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationHaverhill 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.