Hail in Plymouth County, MA
NOAA radar has confirmed 1 hail event of 1 inch or larger in Plymouth County since 2025, the largest 1.5″ (half dollar) on August 14, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was August 14, 2025.
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About Plymouth County, MA
Plymouth County lies on the southeastern coast of Massachusetts, low coastal-plain terrain stretching from Boston's south shore toward Cape Cod Bay. Hail is rare in this maritime setting, where ocean air tends to stabilize the atmosphere; the rare stones arrive with a strong summer thunderstorm pushing through inland. The Boston (KBOX) radar sits about 17 miles to the west and keeps the county in view.
The hail record for Plymouth County, MA
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with August the busiest month on record.
Damaging hail is the exception rather than the rule in Plymouth County, but the record shows it does reach 1.5″ when it arrives.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Plymouth County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 1 severe hail event (1 inch or larger) in the Plymouth County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Plymouth County?
Hail in Plymouth County is concentrated in August, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Plymouth County?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about half dollar size, on August 14, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Plymouth County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Plymouth County's confirmed hail reaches 1.5″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Did it hail in Plymouth County in 2026?
No 1-inch-or-larger hail has been confirmed in Plymouth County so far in 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Plymouth County, MA
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Plymouth County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.