Hail Swath Map Preview
The Worcester, MA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 23 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 8, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Worcester, MA Hail Map
The May 8, 2024 hail swath map for Worcester, MA covers approximately 985 square miles and includes an estimated 429,623 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 450 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 197,868 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 362 sq mi | 197,868 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 450 sq mi | 171,540 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 119 sq mi | 31,601 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 28 sq mi | 19,180 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 19 sq mi | 3,367 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 7 sq mi | 6,067 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Worcester, MA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 8, 2024 hail swath map area for Worcester, MA, HailGeeks estimates 155,886 single-family homes, 11,179 townhomes, and 100,585 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 66,714 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 64,635 | 5,598 | 52,662 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 66,714 | 4,159 | 35,248 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 13,402 | 620 | 5,139 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7,224 | 510 | 5,346 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,735 | 65 | 355 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,176 | 227 | 1,835 |
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Counties Inside the Worcester, MA Hail Map
Hail from the May 8, 2024 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Worcester, MA region. Windham County, CT had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 14,165 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Worcester, MA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 42 cities near Worcester, MA. Putnam, CT had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 1,326 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 8, 2024 Worcester, MA hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Worcester, MA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2024 Worcester, MA hail map spans 88 ZIP codes. ZIP 02874 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,184.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2024 hail map for Worcester, MA currently list 23 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2024 2:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SSE Russell | MA | Time estimated by radar. Hailstones covering ground along Rte 23. |
May 8, 2024 2:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SE Blandford | MA | Time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2024 3:12 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SE Hubbardston | MA | Relayed by Amateur Radio. |
May 8, 2024 3:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 W Springfield | MA | Corrects previous hail report from 3 W Springfield. torrential rainfall and hail up to quarter size reported near I-291 in Springfield. |
May 8, 2024 3:26 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 E Fiskdale | MA | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 8, 2024 3:34 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NE Southbridge | MA | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 8, 2024 3:44 PM CT |
1.75 in | Putnam | CT | Time estimated by radar. |
May 8, 2024 3:52 PM CT |
1.50 in | Pomfret | CT | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2024 5:42 PM CT |
1.50 in | 4 SSE Pomfret | CT | Time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2024 5:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SW Killingly | CT | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2024 5:48 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NNE Danielson | CT | Time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2024 6:14 PM CT |
1.00 in | Hampton | CT | Time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2024 6:14 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 ESE Westport | MA | Time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2024 6:49 PM CT |
1.25 in | West Warwick | RI | Time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2024 6:54 PM CT |
1.00 in | New Bedford | MA | Time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2024 6:58 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 WSW New Bedford | MA | Time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2024 7:06 PM CT |
1.00 in | Portsmouth | RI | Time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2024 7:19 PM CT |
1.25 in | Woods Hole | MA | Time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2024 7:20 PM CT |
1.25 in | Woods Hole | MA | Time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2024 8:51 PM CT |
1.50 in | 4 WNW Jamestown | RI | Time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2024 8:53 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 NE Narragansett | RI | delayed report. Varying ranges of hail size... up to golf ball. Vehicle hood dented from hail. |
May 8, 2024 8:58 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 NE Narragansett | RI | Social media photo of 2 inch diameter hailstones in Narragansett. Also was relayed by Amateur Radio. |
May 8, 2024 8:58 PM CT |
2.00 in | 3 NNE Narragansett | RI | Corrects previous hail report from 1 NE Narragansett for location. Social media photo of 2 inch diameter hailstones in Narragansett. Also was relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 8, 2024 Worcester, MA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Worcester, MA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Worcester, MA region as the May 8, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 14, 2023 through Sep 9, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 9, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Worcester, MA
Not sure whether the May 8, 2024 Worcester, MA hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Worcester, MA region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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