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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Northampton, MA from July 5, 1957 through August 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 01053 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
140
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Northampton, MA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Northampton, MA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2025
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In Northampton there was quarter sized hail in the Florence section of town. Report relayed via amateur radio.
NWS Hail Report Location: Northampton, MA
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Williamsburg, MA
1.25″ hail
Jun 28, 2020
7:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Northampton, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2018
9:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plainfield, MA
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2017
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO 1 INCH
NWS Hail Report Location: Williamsburg, MA
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2017
10:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO 1 INCH
NWS Hail Report Location: Williamsburg, MA
0.75″ hail
Aug 19, 2011
4:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Plainfield, MA
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell across Northampton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Northampton, MA
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
2:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Plainfield, MA
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
2:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chesterfield, MA
0.88″ hail
Jul 8, 2009
3:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Plainfield, MA
1.25″ hail
Sep 3, 2008
5:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail fell on West Main and Summit Streets.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Plainfield, MA
0.88″ hail
Aug 7, 2008
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Goshen, MA
0.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2008
5:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Plainfield, MA
0.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2008
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Goshen, 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 Northampton, MA

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UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires.
NWS Wind Report Location: Westhampton, MA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: powerline wires downed near indian hill rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Northampton, MA
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2025
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on house (relayed via AR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Northampton, MA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 ESE Northampton. Tree down on I-91 southbound side near Northampton. Time estimated from radar. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Northampton, MA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree... powerline wires and a utility pole were downed on Sylvester Rd in Northampton. Time estiamted by radar. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Northampton, MA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed from Burts Pitt Rd to Ryan Rd in Northampton. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Northampton, MA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 N Northampton. Tree down near Greeley Ave in Northampton. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Northampton, MA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline wires downed on Route 9 near Williamsburg. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Williamsburg, MA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 2 ESE Northampton. In Northampton... trees were down in the Leeds section. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Northampton, MA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from Northampton. In Northampton... a tree fell on a house in the Florence section.
NWS Wind Report Location: Northampton, MA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DPW reports some tree damage in town. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williamsburg, MA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous flash flood report from Northampton. In Northhampton... trees and wires were down on Spring Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Northampton, MA
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires and utility pole down on Mountain Street at Laural Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williamsburg, MA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Westhampton multiple trees reported down across roads. Relayed via amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: Westhampton, MA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Westhampton multiple trees reported down blocking part of the road. Time estimated via radar. Relayed via amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Westhampton, 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 Northampton, MA

7 reports
UNK category
Feb 27, 2017
12:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOCHED DOWN BRIEFLY IN GOSHEN. SEVERAL PINE TREES WERE SNAPPED MID-WAY AND TWO HOMES WERE DAMAGED BY TREES FALLING ONTO THEM ON PINE ROAD...JUST TO THE EAST OF HAMMOND POND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Goshen, MA
F1 category
Jun 2, 2000
4:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in Leeds and Pine Brook Farm sections of Northampton
NWS Tornado Report Location: Leeds, MA
F1 category
Jul 5, 1984
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F3 category
Sep 13, 1971
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1 category
May 27, 1965
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F2 category
Aug 14, 1958
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MA
F1 category
Jul 5, 1957
8:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · 39,717 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

Northampton, MA area census snapshot

People & households
Population28,640
Households12,524
Housing units13,217
Income
Median household income$78,467
$100k+ households37.9%
$150k+ households15.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,917
Attached single-family1,149
Small multifamily4,163
Large multifamily1,979
Mobile homes9
Housing mix
Single-family share44.8%
Attached-home share8.7%
Multifamily share46.5%
Mobile-home share0.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,231
Renter-occupied5,293
Vacant units693
Home value & age
Median home value$398,000
Owner homes $300k+75.1%
Owner homes $500k+30.8%
Owner homes $750k+10.6%
Median year built1956
Older-home share73.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,298
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 140 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Northampton, MA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Northampton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Northampton, MA is 1.75″. It was reported near .86 NW Northampton, MA on June 1, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Northampton — 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 Northampton address?

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