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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Bristol County, MA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Bristol County, MA from July 14, 1956 through November 4, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
77
Wind Reports
233
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Bristol County, MA · 1956–presentUpdated Daily · last Nov 4, 2025
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports from spotters of penny to quarter sized hail in the Fairhaven area. Relayed via amateur radio. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairhaven, MA
1.00″hail
Aug 26, 2024 6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Bedford, MA
1.00″hail
Aug 26, 2024 5:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Acushnet, MA
1.25″hail
Aug 15, 2024 9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of quarter sized hail on Twitter based out of Raynham. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Raynham, MA
1.00″hail
Aug 15, 2024 8:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager posted image on Twitter describing quarter sized hail that melted rather quickly. Posted from Raynham.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Raynham, MA
1.25″hail
May 8, 2024 11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW New Bedford, MA
1.00″hail
May 8, 2024 11:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Bedford, MA
1.00″hail
May 8, 2024 11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Westport, MA
1.00″hail
Jun 6, 2023 8:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: social media photo of hail ranging from dime to quarter size in Rehoboth. Report time radar-estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Rehoboth, MA
1.00″hail
Mar 30, 2020 2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Bedford, MA
1.00″hail
Jun 29, 2019 8:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Attleboro, MA
1.50″hail
Jun 29, 2019 8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Attleboro, MA
1.00″hail
Jun 29, 2019 8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Attleboro, MA
1.00″hail
Jun 21, 2016 9:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ON RUSSELLS MILLS ROAD
NWS Hail Report Location: Dartmouth, MA
0.88″hail
Aug 4, 2015 5:55 AM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Fall River, MA
0.75″hail
Aug 7, 2014 2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Mansfield, MA
0.75″hail
Jul 24, 2012 4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell on Roosevelt Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW North Bristol, MA
1.75″hail
Jul 18, 2012 3:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golfball size hail fell in Rehoboth.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.95 SSE North Rehoboth, MA
2.00″hail
Jul 18, 2012 3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to lime size hail fell in Dighton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .45 NW Dighton, MA
0.88″hail
Jul 18, 2012 3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Taunton, MA
1.00″hail
Jul 18, 2012 3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Taunton, MA
0.75″hail
Jul 18, 2012 3:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Taunton, MA
1.00″hail
Jul 18, 2012 3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 SW Weir Vlg, MA
1.00″hail
Jul 18, 2012 3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.06 E Rehoboth, MA
1.00″hail
Jul 18, 2012 2:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Seekonk, MA
1.75″hail
Jul 18, 2012 2:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail fell near the Dighton Fire Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Dighton, MA
0.88″hail
Jul 18, 2012 2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.98 SSW North Rehoboth, MA
1.00″hail
Jul 18, 2012 2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell in Attleboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Attleboro, MA
2.00″hail
Jul 18, 2012 2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to lime sized hail fell in Rehoboth.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rehoboth, MA
1.00″hail
Jul 18, 2012 2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 WNW Segreganset, 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: Powerlines downed on Alden Rd in Fairhaven. relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE New Bedford, MA
UNKmph
Nov 4, 2025 3:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed near Old Harbor Rd in Westport. relayed by amateur radio. time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Horseneck Beach, MA
UNKmph
Nov 4, 2025 3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree down on Dean St in Freetown. relayed by amateur radio. time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Freetown, MA
UNKmph
Jul 25, 2025 7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Dighton... a tree and wires were down on Regional Rd. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Rehoboth, MA
UNKmph
Jul 25, 2025 7:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Raynham... a large tree was down on King St. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Raynham, MA
UNKmph
Jul 25, 2025 7:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Raynham... wires were down on Goldfinch Dr. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Raynham, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2025 11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down... blocking Hamlin Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Acushnet, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2025 11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Acushnet... several trees were down including on a few cars.
NWS Wind Report Location: Acushnet, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2025 11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Acushnet there was several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE New Bedford Ap, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2025 11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In New Bedford... there was a tree down blocking Puritan Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N New Bedford Ap, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2025 11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking part of a lane on I-195. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Westport, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2025 11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Fall River... several trees and large branches were down including one tree on a car.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Somerset, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2025 11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: numerous trees... branches and power lines down across the city. At least one car damaged due to fallen branch.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fall River, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2025 11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Fall River... a building that was under renovation has a portion of the facade of the building collapse.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fall River, MA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2025 11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: numerous small branches and limbs blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Swansea, MA
UNKmph
Aug 2, 2024 8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down and 1 uprooted on Josiah Way. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Attleborough, MA
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2024 3:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Updated: Storm survey indicated a microburst with winds estimated at 100 mph downed and snapped many trees in a wooded area near Seekonk High School and in a school courtyard which caused damage to the roof. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seekonk, MA
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2024 3:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed across town of Raynham. Northern portion of town most impacted. Did have a tree land on a home on Prospect Hill Street... but their were no injuries. Also had several trees downed on Broadway (Route 138). Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Raynham, MA
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2024 3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Caller living along Taunton River reported tree branches and a tree down. Said it felt like the house was shaking... described a "wall of water" when the storm moved through. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Berkley, MA
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2024 3:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees downed blocking one lane on Locust Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Rehoboth, MA
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2024 3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed blocking road on Greenwood Drive. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Rehoboth, MA
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2024 3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed across town of Attleboro. Tree downed on home on Newport Ave. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Attleborough, MA
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2024 3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video of several large trees downed at Seekonk High School. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Seekonk, MA
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2024 3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires downed on a couple of streets. Thacher street at Black Oak Drive and Newport Ave near Roy Ave. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Attleborough, MA
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2024 3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Caller reported the tops off about 10-12 mature hardwood trees on their property about 40 ft up in the air along Providence Street. Time estimated from caller and radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rehoboth, MA
UNKmph
Sep 13, 2023 9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch wide tree split down the middle/knocked over in North Attleborough.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Attleboro, MA
UNKmph
Sep 9, 2023 8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Relayed by amateur radio. Tree down on wires on Jefferson street.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Attleborough, MA
UNKmph
Sep 9, 2023 7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree and wires down at the intersection of Bay Road and Summer Street. Relayed my amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Easton, MA
UNKmph
Aug 18, 2023 1:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Rehoboth, MA
UNKmph
Aug 18, 2023 1:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Attleborough, 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 Bristol County
11 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 28, 2024 3:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey determined an EF-1 tornado with maximum speeds around Steber Way. A number of large hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted. Otherwise... there was no significant damage to homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rehoboth, MA
UNKcategory
Aug 18, 2023 1:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touchdown has been confirmed in both North Attleborough and Mansfield Massachusetts. The survey team will determine an EF-rating as well as a complete track once the survey is completed later today.
NWS Tornado Report Location: North Attleboro, MA
UNKcategory
Aug 18, 2023 1:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1. Many trees were snapped or uprooted on Mendon Road near the intersection of Monticello Drive. A home on Mary Ann Way had its third floor window blown in. Additionally... there were a number of downed or snapped trees on Lisa Drive. In Mansfield it sheared several large trees near their tops on Gilbert Street... one of which fell on a car. An air conditioning unit... estimated to have weighed 1000 pounds... was knocked over on the roof of a one-story commercial building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: North Attleborough, MA
UNKcategory
Oct 23, 2018 8:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO HIT A SMALL PORTION OF NORTON FROM 413-415 PM EDT. MAXIMUM WINDS WERE ESTIMATED AT 90-95 MPH. THE TORNADO BEGAN ON FREEMAN ST.... JUST NORTH OF RTE 123. IT MOVED NORTHEAST... CUTTING ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF NORTON RESERVOIR... ACROSS RTE 140... AND LIFTED ON THE SOUTHERNMOST PORTION OF RESERVOIR ST. NUMEROUS OAK AND PINE TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED. A GARAGE SUFFERED DAMAGE FROM A FALLEN TREE. THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE TO ONE HOME. PATH LENGTH 0.8 MILES. PATH WIDTH 170 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Norton, MA
EF0category
Jul 23, 2008 3:09 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Damage Survey team concluded that an EF1 tornado moved through portions of eastern Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. The tornado began as a waterspout that occurred just off of Rumstick Point in Barrington, Rhode Island. The waterspout then moved onto land over the southern portion of Warren near the Warren/Bristol line at Hanley Farm Road. It continued eastward across the Kickemuit River in the Touisset Highlands section of Warren then crossed the Cole River and continued to cause damage in the Ocean Grove section of Swansea.||Most of the damage had a rating of EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale with wind speeds of 65 to 75 mph. However, there was one small section of Warren that experienced EF1 damage. Wind speeds in that area were estimated at 90 mph. ||The tornado path length was 4.2 miles and for the most part was continuous. It was very narrow with a path width of only 40 yards. The waterspout was first observed off of Barrington at 4:00PM EDT. It moved onto land in Warren at 4:05PM EDT and into Massachusetts at 4:10PM EDT.||No injuries were reported. The majority of the damage was to trees, some of which fell onto power lines and houses. There were numerous eyewitness accounts of dark funnels, swirling debris, and intense roaring. At least one garage door bowed out toward the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.8 W South Swansea, MA
F0category
Aug 6, 1997 1:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Westport, MA
F0category
Sep 14, 1972 2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F2category
Aug 28, 1970 9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1category
Aug 2, 1970 11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1category
Aug 9, 1968 2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1category
Aug 9, 1968 1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bristol County, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Bristol County have on record?
Our records show 77 hail, 233 wind, and 11 tornado reports in Bristol County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 4, 2025.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Bristol County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Bristol County is 2.00″. It was reported near N Rehoboth, MA on July 18, 2012.
A storm report showed up near my home in Bristol 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 Bristol County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Bristol 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 Bristol County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Bristol 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 Bristol County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Bristol 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 Bristol County, MA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Bristol 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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