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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near New Bedford, MA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near New Bedford, MA from August 28, 1970 through November 4, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  New Bedford, MA · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Nov 4, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near New Bedford, MA

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 2024
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Bedford, MA
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2024
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, 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
Mar 30, 2020
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Bedford, MA
0.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for New Bedford, 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
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
9:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW North Bristol, MA
0.88″ hail
Feb 18, 2011
8:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported at 8:53 pm EST in Fairhaven, MA.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fairhaven, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2008
1:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW North Bristol, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2008
12:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW North Bristol, MA
0.75″ hail
Aug 10, 2000
4:25 AM EST
Hail report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairhaven, MA
0.88″ hail
Jun 30, 1998
9:20 PM EST
Hail report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairhaven, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 1998
9:00 PM EST
Hail report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairhaven, MA
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
5:05 PM EST
Hail report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Bedford, MA
0.75″ hail
Jul 7, 1974
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 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 New Bedford, MA

23 reports
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UNK mph
Nov 4, 2025
3:43 AM UTC
Wind report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines downed on Alden Rd in Fairhaven. relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE New Bedford, MA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for New Bedford, 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
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for New Bedford, 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
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Rte 140 north bound near exit 7.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Bedford, MA
60 mph
Oct 7, 2020
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEST ISLAND
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE New Bedford, MA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2020
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN ON ACUSHNET AVE AT ASHLEY BOULEVARD
NWS Wind Report Location: New Bedford, MA
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2019
10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ON WHITLOW STREET
NWS Wind Report Location: New Bedford, MA
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2019
11:35 AM UTC
Wind report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN ON BRYANT LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Bedford, MA
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2016
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCH ON CAR ON HOWART AT CONDUIT STREET. TREE DOWN IN THE BUTTONWOOD PARK AREA. TREE DOWN ON UNION AND 6TH STREET. TREE DOWN ON AQUIDNECK AT BROCK AVENUE. TREE DOWN ON HAWTHORN AND PAGE STREET. TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON BROWNELL STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Bedford, MA
UNK mph
Feb 25, 2016
10:11 AM UTC
Wind report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON MAPLE STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plainville, MA
UNK mph
Feb 25, 2016
10:02 AM UTC
Wind report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plainville, MA
UNK mph
Feb 25, 2016
7:36 AM UTC
Wind report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND WIRES DOWN...BLOCKING ROADS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plainville, MA
58 mph
Jul 18, 2012
3:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree on Carrol Street was downed onto a car. In addition, trees on Rochambeau and Hatch Streets were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SW North Bristol, MA
58 mph
Jun 8, 2011
9:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large branch on Marilyn Street and wires on Mill Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SW North Bristol, MA
58 mph
Jun 28, 2010
5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree on Braley Road was downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SW North Bristol, 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 New Bedford, MA

2 reports
F0 category
Sep 14, 1972
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F2 category
Aug 28, 1970
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · 127,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
Showing 2 of 2
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

New Bedford, MA area census snapshot

People & households
Population100,731
Households42,233
Housing units44,468
Income
Median household income$56,025
$100k+ households32.6%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,412
Attached single-family849
Small multifamily24,985
Large multifamily5,179
Mobile homes26
Housing mix
Single-family share30.2%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share67.8%
Mobile-home share0.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied16,880
Renter-occupied25,353
Vacant units2,235
Home value & age
Median home value$324,400
Owner homes $300k+58.3%
Owner homes $500k+7.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1938
Older-home share83.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars34,798
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 14 hail, 23 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near New Bedford, MA, 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 New Bedford?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near New Bedford, MA is 1.25″. It was reported near New Bedford, MA on May 8, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in New Bedford — 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 New Bedford address?

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