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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ipswich, MA from August 10, 1965 through August 13, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ipswich, MA · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ipswich, MA

3 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2010
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.62 NNW Ipswich, MA
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2010
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.77 SSE Ipswich, MA
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2007
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ipswich, 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 Ipswich, MA

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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NNE Hamilton. Two trees downed on County Rd near Ipswich. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Hamilton, MA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2018
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON LESLIE ROAD AND ON LYMICK ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: Ipswich, MA
UNK mph
May 19, 2017
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS ROADWAY ON COUNTY ROAD BY RIVER BEND.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ipswich, MA
58 mph
May 28, 2015
4:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees, wires, and four telephone poles were blown down on Nabby's Point Road in Ipswich. A large limb was downed onto Broadway Avenue. A tree was downed onto the MBTA tracks for the Newburyport commuter rail line.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 NE Ipswich, MA
98 mph
Sep 6, 2014
4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Over 100 trees were downed, snapped, or lost large limbs. This included hardwood and softwood trees such as oaks and pines. Power was out for a majority of the town since many utility lines were brought down. Damage from this microburst began at Mile Lane and Linebrook Road where tops of a large pine tree and oak tree were snapped off and ended on Argilla Road where large tree limbs and power lines were downed.||The most significant damage was on Topsfield Road where a large pine tree was downed and multiple utility lines were downed, including a transformer. Damage was also significant on South Main Street at County Road where large oak trees had limbs snapped off and numerous power and utility lines were downed. On Waldingfield Road, a large tree and limbs were downed onto the commuter rail tracks, resulting in delays until the debris could be cleared.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ipswich, MA
58 mph
Jul 6, 2007
3:11 PM EST-5
Wind report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on 25th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ipswich, MA
58 mph
Jun 2, 2007
6:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Part of a metal chimney blown off a house and onto Route 1.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ipswich, MA
58 mph
Jun 29, 2005
2:55 PM EST
Wind report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ipswich, MA
58 mph
Jun 27, 2003
2:34 PM EST
Wind report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ipswich, MA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 1971
3:45 PM CST
Wind report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 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 Ipswich, MA

1 reports
F1 category
Aug 10, 1965
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Ipswich, MA
Essex County · 165,146 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 · City

Ipswich, MA area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,806
Households2,152
Housing units2,188
Income
Median household income$92,969
$100k+ households36.5%
$150k+ households17.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached916
Attached single-family257
Small multifamily944
Large multifamily71
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share41.9%
Attached-home share11.8%
Multifamily share46.4%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,252
Renter-occupied900
Vacant units36
Home value & age
Median home value$570,500
Owner homes $300k+95.2%
Owner homes $500k+60.8%
Owner homes $750k+22.5%
Median year built1938
Older-home share75.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,933
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 10 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Ipswich, MA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ipswich?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ipswich, MA is 0.75″. It was reported near Ipswich, MA on June 5, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ipswich — 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 Ipswich address?

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