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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 01226

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 01226 from July 14, 1973 through March 9, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 01226 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 9, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 01226

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2015
12:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Dalton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 SSE Dalton, MA
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
2:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Dalton by a former Air Force observer.
NWS Hail Report Location: .33 SSE Dalton, MA
0.88″ hail
Aug 21, 2009
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported approximately 3 miles west southwest of Hinsdale during a thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.31 SSE North Adams Jct, MA
0.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2009
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Dalton during a thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Dalton, MA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 1998
3:52 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: During the afternoon of May 20, a cold frontal passage initiated an isolated severe thunderstorm in Berkshire County. The severe thunderstorm produced one inch hail at Dalton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dalton, MA
0.75″ hail
Jul 7, 1997
5:44 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dalton, MA
0.75″ hail
Aug 27, 1992
2:41 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MA
0.75″ hail
Jul 14, 1973
9:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 01226

21 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 9, 2022
1:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCH DOWN BLOCKING OLD WINDSOR RD
NWS Wind Report Location: Dalton, MA
UNK mph
Oct 16, 2021
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON CLEVELAND RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Dalton, MA
UNK mph
Oct 16, 2021
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ORCHARD RD CLOSED DUE TO DOWNED TREES NEAR WAHCONAH COUNTRY CLUB. TIME ESTIAMTED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Dalton, MA
UNK mph
Oct 16, 2021
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL MULTIPLE LARGE BRANCHES DOWN ON MARCELLA WAY. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Dalton, MA
UNK mph
Oct 16, 2021
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES DOWN AND POWER FLICKERING. TIME ESTIAMTED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dalton, MA
UNK mph
Oct 7, 2020
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Dalton, MA
81 mph
Jul 27, 2014
3:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey determined that a microburst occurred in the Greenridge section of Dalton. Most of the direct damage from the microburst was to several hardwood and softwood trees, although one roof was partially lifted up on a house as a result of the wind as well. Newspaper media reported that at least twenty trees were downed in the area and power lines were downed as well. Minor damage to homes, mainly due to falling trees, occurred at least six residences. An EF1 tornado also occurred nearby, but the majority of the damage was attributed to the microburst.
NWS Wind Report Location: .71 NE North Adams Jct, MA
58 mph
Jul 7, 2014
6:17 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down in Dalton due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 SSE Dalton, MA
58 mph
Sep 8, 2012
4:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down due to thunderstorm winds in Dalton.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 SSE Dalton, MA
58 mph
May 4, 2010
2:48 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down in Dalton due to strong thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SE Dalton, MA
58 mph
May 9, 2009
5:37 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires were reported down near Dalton due to strong thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SE Dalton, MA
UNK mph
Jul 7, 1997
5:50 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dalton, MA
UNK mph
Aug 4, 1992
3:50 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 1988
10:25 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MA
UNK mph
Aug 14, 1988
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 01226

2 reports
EF1 category
Jul 27, 2014
3:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey determined that an EF1 tornado occurred in the Greenridge section of Dalton. The tornado began in Greenridge park on South Street and moved southeast up a hill for one-quarter of a mile, before lifting behind residences on Lindsay Drive. The tornado downed a path of trees through a forest, clearing an area that was 10 to 20 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .75 ENE North Adams Jct, MA
F2 category
Jul 13, 1975
5:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 01226
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 01226 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,304
Households2,831
Housing units3,013
Income
Median household income$81,168
$100k+ households44.9%
$150k+ households19.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,151
Attached single-family28
Small multifamily447
Large multifamily282
Mobile homes105
Housing mix
Single-family share71.4%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share24.2%
Mobile-home share3.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,139
Renter-occupied692
Vacant units182
Home value & age
Median home value$289,300
Owner homes $300k+46.2%
Owner homes $500k+13.6%
Owner homes $750k+3.2%
Median year built1956
Older-home share77.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,699
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 01226 have on record?

Our records show 8 hail, 21 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 01226, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 9, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 01226?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 01226 is 1.00″. It was reported near .5 SSE Dalton, MA on August 4, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 01226 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 01226 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 01226 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 01226 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 01226 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 01226 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 01226 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 01226, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 01226, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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