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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Berkshire County, MA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Berkshire County, MA from May 5, 1955 through August 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Example: 01201 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code
Hail Reports
174
Wind Reports
666
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Berkshire County, MA · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 8, 2026
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING of Ping Pong Ball size hail... 1.50 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Sheffield, MA
1.00″hail
Jul 16, 2024 9:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lenox, MA
1.00″hail
Mar 30, 2020 12:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Savoy, MA
1.00″hail
Aug 8, 2019 9:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Adams, MA
1.00″hail
Aug 4, 2015 4:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Monterey.
NWS Hail Report Location: .4 E Monterey, MA
1.00″hail
Aug 4, 2015 12:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Windsor.
NWS Hail Report Location: .72 SW Windsor, MA
1.00″hail
Aug 4, 2015 12:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Egremont.
NWS Hail Report Location: .77 ESE South Egremont, MA
1.00″hail
Aug 4, 2015 12:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
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
0.88″hail
Aug 4, 2015 12:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Great Barrington.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 SE Great Barrington, MA
0.75″hail
Aug 4, 2015 12:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Pittsfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.01 WSW Coltsville, MA
1.00″hail
Aug 4, 2015 12:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm at the intersection of Dalton Avenue and Westminster Avenue in Pittsfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.05 ENE Pittsfield, MA
1.00″hail
Jul 26, 2015 5:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Otis.
NWS Hail Report Location: .8 W Algerie Four Corners, MA
1.00″hail
Jul 19, 2015 4:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Williamsville during a thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: .23 S Williamsville, MA
1.00″hail
Jun 23, 2015 3:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in West Stockbridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.94 W West Stockbridge, MA
1.00″hail
Jun 23, 2015 3:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Alford.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 NE Alford, MA
1.00″hail
Jul 27, 2014 5:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Otis.
NWS Hail Report Location: .63 NE Otis, MA
1.00″hail
Jul 3, 2014 6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Mill River.
NWS Hail Report Location: .3 SSE Mill River, MA
1.00″hail
Jul 3, 2014 5:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Sheffield.
NWS Hail Report Location: .73 NNW Sheffield, MA
1.00″hail
Jun 24, 2013 4:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A user on Facebook reported nickel to quarter size hail during a thunderstorm in Pittsfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: .24 WSW Pittsfield, MA
1.00″hail
May 21, 2013 7:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter size hail from a thunderstorm in Windsor.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Windsor, MA
1.00″hail
May 21, 2013 4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter size hail two miles north of Alander. The hail fell to a depth of five inches and destroyed several tents at a YMCA Camp Ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: .94 ENE Mt Washington, MA
1.25″hail
Jul 1, 2012 2:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half-dollar size (measured) hail was reported during a thunderstorm at the New Boston General Store in New Boston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 SSE New Boston, MA
1.00″hail
May 29, 2012 5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Great Barrington.
NWS Hail Report Location: .75 ESE Great Barrington, MA
1.00″hail
May 29, 2012 5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported during a thunderstorm about 1 mile south of Great Barrington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.36 SSE Great Barrington, MA
1.00″hail
May 29, 2012 5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported during a thunderstorm in South Egremont.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S South Egremont, MA
0.88″hail
Aug 21, 2011 5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Richmond.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 ENE Richmond Furnace, MA
1.00″hail
Aug 19, 2011 4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Pittsfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Pittsfield, MA
1.00″hail
Jun 8, 2011 11:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Becket.
NWS Hail Report Location: .21 W Becket, MA
1.75″hail
Jun 8, 2011 7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of hail greater than an inch in diameter were reported during a thunderstorm in Pittsfield. The largest hail stones observed were estimated to be the size of golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Pittsfield, MA
1.75″hail
Jun 8, 2011 5:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Stockbridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 NW Stockbridge, 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.
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Rte 8 on the Otis_ MA town line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Sandisfield, MA
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2026 8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down on the I-90 on ramp by Big Y Express in Lee_ MA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Lee, MA
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2026 8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down on East St in Lee_ MA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Lee, MA
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2026 8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across road on Washington Mountain Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Lee, MA
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2026 8:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree branches and wires down on Summer St in Lee_ MA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Lee, MA
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2026 8:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees down on wires blocking road on Kemble St in Lenox_ MA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Lenox, MA
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2026 8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down blocking road on Hawthorne Rd in Lenox_ MA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Lenox, MA
65mph
Jul 3, 2026 2:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 SW Pittsfield. 65 mph wind gust at Pittsfield Municipal Airport KPSF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Pittsfield, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2026 2:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in roadway on Otis Road in Becket... MA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Otis, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2026 2:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across the road at 11 Lake Shore Drive in Becket... MA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Otis, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2026 2:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires near 255 Dublin Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Lenox, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2026 2:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in roadway near area of 198 State Road in Richmond... MA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Lenox, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2026 1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Rte 7 near Goodrich St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Housatonic, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2026 1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and wires down at 287 Great Barrington Road in Stockbridge... MA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Housatonic, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2026 1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on house on Dugway Road in West Stockbridge... MA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Housatonic, MA
UNKmph
Jun 30, 2026 10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Savoy MA: tree down on rte 2 just before the Charlemont town line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Florida, MA
UNKmph
Jun 30, 2026 9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires along Miner Road in Lanesborough. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Pittsfield, MA
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Uprooted and snapped trees on Route 7 in Sheffield. MA based on photos.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Sheffield, MA
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 7:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Bartlett Avenue in the City of Pittsfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Pittsfield, MA
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branch down on wires on Lakeway Drive at Burbank Park in the City of Pittsfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Pittsfield, MA
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires on Mc Allister Street in Pittsfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Pittsfield, MA
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limb down blocking School Street in Cheshire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Cheshire, MA
UNKmph
Apr 14, 2026 11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of large limb down on Spring Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Lee, MA
59mph
Apr 14, 2026 10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Pittsfield, MA
UNKmph
Apr 14, 2026 10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down blocking road on Swamp Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Dalton, MA
UNKmph
Apr 1, 2026 1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down in Lenox. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lenox, MA
UNKmph
Apr 1, 2026 12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down in Richmond. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Lenox, MA
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2025 6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Sheffield, MA
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2025 6:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Sheffield, MA
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2025 6:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Sheffield.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sheffield, 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 Berkshire County
20 reports
UNKcategory
Aug 2, 2020 10:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE SIGHTINGS OF A TORNADO ON SOUTH MAIN STREET IN SANDSFIELD. TREES AND WIRES DOWN
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Sandsfield, MA
UNKcategory
Aug 2, 2020 10:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO VERIFIED BY NWS BOSTON STORM SURVEY. TORNADO CONTINUED INTO HAMPDEN COUNTY...MA. RATED EF0. TORNADO WAS IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY FOR APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Sandsfield, MA
EF1category
Jul 27, 2014 3:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
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
F0category
Jun 29, 2005 11:05 AM EST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: East of the Kolodza airport a F0 tornado occurred with only minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Great Barrington, MA
F0category
Aug 20, 2004 5:37 PM EST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Survey team observed several structures with shingle damage to roofs. Many limbs and several trees were knocked down. Upon observation these trees were determined to be shallow rooted. Roofs dislodged from clubhouse and dugout of Waconah Park baseball stadium. Eyewitnesses with various vantage points reported observing rotating debris consistent with a tornado. Additional reports indicate a portion of the fencing at Waconah Park was also knocked down, and bleachers along the left field were pushed backward. In addition, trees and wires were downed on Tyler Street and Woodlawn Avenue, and two moored motor boats at Burbank Park were flipped over and partially submerged. There was also a report of a tree falling on a house on Charles Street. Top winds estimated at 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pittsfield, MA
F1category
Jul 3, 1997 6:22 PM EST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Richmond, MA
F2category
Jul 3, 1997 5:11 PM EST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW West Otis, MA
F2category
Jul 3, 1997 5:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSW Monterey, MA
F1category
Jul 3, 1997 4:36 PM EST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Florida, MA
F4category
May 29, 1995 6:06 PM EST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Prospect Lake in North Egremont at 1906 EST and moved in an easterly direction at about 40 mph, crossing into Great Barrington and then Monterey. The last damage occurred near Morley Hill in Sandisfield at 1924 EST. Officially, the track extended from one mile southeast of north Egremont to one and one-half miles southwest of West Otis. Three people were killed when the automobile they were in was lifted several hundred feet in the air and then dropped into a wooded hillside. Two of the dead were male students around 20 years old and the other was their male teacher, who was approximately in his late 50s. Twenty-four people were injured. National Weather Service investigation classified this storm as a "devastating" tornado. Property damage (according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency) included the following: two homes were destroyed, eleven homes had major damage, nineteen homes had medium damage, thirty-four homes had minor damage; one rental unit had major damage, three had medium damage, and four had minor damage. Many of the injuries were from flying glass. One motorist was very lucky when the tremendous force of the wind drove a large wooden timber through the door and front seat of his van and he escaped with his life and a hip injury. A nursing home lost its roof and buildings at the local fairgrounds were destroyed. A gas station was destroyed. A truck smashed into a supermarket causing a large hole in the building. Many roads were blocked for more than 24 hours by numerous fallen trees. Total damage was estimated at between $20 and $25 million, with many losses covered by insurance. Debris was carried more than 45 miles to the northeast to Belchertown in eastern Hampshire County, where a racing ticket from the fairgrounds was found along with white, corrugated plastic roofing material. Other debris was found in Huntington and Montgomery in western Hampden County, about 25 miles away. The last deaths caused by a tornado in Massachusetts occurred in 1979. (M20V, M20V, M58V)
NWS Tornado Report Location: N. Egremont, MA
F1category
Jul 11, 1984 5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F0category
Jul 27, 1978 10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F2category
Jul 13, 1975 5:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F4category
Aug 28, 1973 11:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1category
Jun 18, 1970 6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F2category
Aug 11, 1966 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F2category
Mar 1, 1966 10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1category
Oct 3, 1963 2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F0category
Sep 7, 1958 3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
Berkshire County · 45,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F2category
Jul 12, 1955 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Berkshire County, MA
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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Berkshire County on the Interactive Map
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Berkshire County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Berkshire County have on record?
Our records show 174 hail, 666 wind, and 20 tornado reports in Berkshire County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 8, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Berkshire County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Berkshire County is 4.00″. It was reported near .32 WSW East Windsor, MA on June 1, 2011.
A storm report showed up near my home in Berkshire County — 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 Berkshire County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Berkshire County — 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 Berkshire County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Berkshire County — 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 Berkshire County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Berkshire County — 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 across Berkshire County, MA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Berkshire County, 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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