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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Chelsea, MA from June 6, 1966 through June 14, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
6
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Chelsea, MA · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 14, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Chelsea, MA

1 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 6, 1966
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Chelsea, MA
Suffolk County · 47,839 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 Chelsea, MA

6 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 14, 2024
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, MA
Suffolk County · 47,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: several large limbs down... blocking the sidewalk on Main St.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charlestown, MA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2021
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, MA
Suffolk County · 47,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON CENTER AVE
NWS Wind Report Location: Chelsea, MA
66 mph
Sep 14, 2017
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, MA
Suffolk County · 47,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BOSTON LOGAN AIRPORT
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N East Boston, MA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2017
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, MA
Suffolk County · 47,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN ON PEARL STREET
NWS Wind Report Location: Chelsea, MA
58 mph
May 21, 2006
5:35 PM EST
Wind report for Chelsea, MA
Suffolk County · 47,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chelsea, MA
UNK mph
Mar 21, 1976
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for Chelsea, MA
Suffolk County · 47,839 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 Chelsea, MA

1 reports
EF2 category
Jul 28, 2014
8:32 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Chelsea, MA
Suffolk County · 47,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in Chelsea, where a window was blown out on Dudley Street. However, the overwhelming majority of damage occurred in Revere. Most of the damage was rated EF-1, but EF-2 rated damage did occur near Revere Beach Parkway. ||From Chelsea, the tornado moved across the Chelsea River, directly across the Paul Cronin Memorial Skating Rink. Portions of the rink's roof were blown northeastward across Route 16. Numerous houses on Revere Beach Parkway were damaged, with one roof blown completely off. In that same area, large oak trees were snapped in half. Numerous trees were downed, some of which were lifted up and then deposited on top of houses immediately behind Revere Beach Parkway.||The damage was widespread throughout much of the center of Revere. The tornado traveled northward, following Route 107 or Broadway for the most part. Windows were blown out of town hall and the roof was damaged. A large birch tree was uprooted near town hall. Sixty-four structures sustained damage that ranged from siding torn off to roofs lifted or blown off. Thirteen of these structures (6 - 1 & 2 family homes, 3 - multifamily homes, and 4 commercial buildings) were deemed uninhabitable by building inspectors. Several store signs were destroyed. Debris from homes collected on fences. Trees fell on cars, a few of these crushed.||Revere High School also sustained damage, mainly to the exterior. Side panels, fencing, sidewalks, and air handlers on the roof were damaged.||Police reported a car that had been overturned at the intersection of Revere Street and Carleton Avenue. Finally, near the rotary at Route 60 and Broadway, a billboard was blown onto several cars.||City officials estimated that city owned buildings alone sustained at least 1.5 to 2 million dollars of damage. ||While no major injuries were reported, several minor injuries occurred. An 86 year old woman suffered from a head laceration which she sustained from flying debris while standing outside a Dunkin Donuts. A two week old baby girl strapped in the back seat of a truck was injured when a board flew through the rear windshield of the vehicle. The board missed the infant but covered her in broken glass.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.31 NNE Chelsea, 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 · City

Chelsea, MA area census snapshot

People & households
Population39,460
Households13,538
Housing units14,178
Income
Median household income$72,220
$100k+ households40.5%
$150k+ households16.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,247
Attached single-family628
Small multifamily7,299
Large multifamily4,956
Mobile homes48
Housing mix
Single-family share8.8%
Attached-home share4.4%
Multifamily share86.4%
Mobile-home share0.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,949
Renter-occupied9,589
Vacant units640
Home value & age
Median home value$476,500
Owner homes $300k+87.9%
Owner homes $500k+42.2%
Owner homes $750k+11.4%
Median year built1938
Older-home share70.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,759
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 1 hail, 6 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Chelsea, MA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 14, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Chelsea?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Chelsea, MA is 1.50″. It was reported near Chelsea, MA on June 6, 1966.

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

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

I am selling a home in Chelsea — 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 Chelsea address?

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