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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Barre, MA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Barre, MA from November 7, 1971 through May 3, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Barre, MA · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last May 3, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Barre, MA

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
8:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed by Amateur Radio.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Hubbardston, MA
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2015
2:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Hubbardston, MA
1.50″ hail
Aug 4, 2015
1:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to ping pong ball size hail fell in Barre.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Barre, MA
0.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2012
1:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Barre, MA
1.25″ hail
Jul 21, 2010
3:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail fell in Hardwick.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hardwick, MA
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2010
3:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A boater on Quabbin Reservoir radioed in a report of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Hardwick, MA
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
5:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Barre, MA
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2006
3:32 PM EST
Hail report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hardwick, MA
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2001
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barre, MA
0.75″ hail
Jun 20, 1998
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barre, 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 Barre, MA

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UNK mph
May 3, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and powerlines downed in town... including coldbrook rd at old turnpike rd. relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Oakham, MA
UNK mph
May 3, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 trees downed on scott rd in oakham. relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Oakham, MA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Barre trees and wires reported down. Relayed via amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Barre, MA
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and wires down on Old Greenwich Plains Road and Fisk Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hardwick, MA
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2022
6:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWERLINES DOWNED ON SHELDON RD IN BARRE. RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO. REPORT TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Barre, MA
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2022
6:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED ON OLD DANA RD NEAR BARRE. RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO. REPORT TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Barre, MA
UNK mph
May 23, 2022
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON NORTH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Hardwick, MA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN BEHIND A HOME AT 750 WILLIAMSVILLE ROAD. RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Barre, MA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2021
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD AT OLD COLD BROOK ROAD AT WALNUT HILL ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: Barre, MA
UNK mph
Apr 21, 2021
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON UPPER CHURCH ROAD AND TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON LOWER ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hardwick, MA
UNK mph
Oct 7, 2020
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RIVER RUN ROAD - TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD WITH WIRES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Hardwick, MA
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2020
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ON LORING ROAD IN THE AREA OF SOUTH ST. TREE DOWN ON ROOT ROAD AT SOUTH ST. TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON CLEM COURT. TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON CHURCH ST. TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON ADAMS ST. TREE DOWN ACROSS RAILROAD TRACKS AT THE SOUTH BARRE RAILWAY TRAIN STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: Barre, MA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2020
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON SCHOOL ST IN HARDWICK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N New Braintree, MA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2020
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES ON WORCESTER ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: Barre, MA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2019
6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON MUDDY BROOK STREET
NWS Wind Report Location: Hardwick, 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 Barre, MA

3 reports
UNK category
Oct 23, 2018
8:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-0 TORNADO (70-80 MPH) TOUCHED DOWN FROM THE NORTHERN PART OF BRIGHAM POND IN HUBBARDSTON... TO JUST WEST OF THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF OLD WESTMINSTER ROAD... FROM 426-429 PM EDT ON OCTOBER 23... 2018. THE TORNADO'S PATH WAS ABOUT A MILE LONG... AND THE PATH WIDTH WAS ABOUT 100 YARDS. DOZENS OF TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED IN HALF. A FEW TELEPHONE POLES WERE SNAPPED AT THE TOP. SOME SIDING FROM A BUILDING WAS DISCOVERED ON OLD WESTMINSTER ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Hubbardston, MA
F1 category
Jul 10, 1989
2:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1 category
Nov 7, 1971
9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Barre, MA
Worcester County · 201,388 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Barre, MA area census snapshot

People & households
Population550
Households334
Housing units378
Income
Median household income$55,625
$100k+ households36.5%
$150k+ households22.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached244
Attached single-family20
Small multifamily99
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes15
Housing mix
Single-family share64.6%
Attached-home share5.3%
Multifamily share26.2%
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied203
Renter-occupied131
Vacant units44
Home value & age
Median home value$313,100
Owner homes $300k+55.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share96.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars223
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 47 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Barre, MA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 3, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Barre?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Barre, MA is 1.50″. It was reported near .51 W Barre, MA on August 4, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in Barre — 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 Barre and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Barre — 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 Barre address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Barre — 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 Barre address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Barre — 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 Barre, MA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Barre, 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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