Hampden County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Hampden County, Massachusetts? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 30 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 30 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Hampden County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on wires at 334 Morton St. (BOX)”
“Trees and limbs down along with 3/4 hail. (BOX)”
- Wind Unknown East Longmeadow SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown West Springfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Westfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Chester SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Wales SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Downed tree near milemarker 33 on the westbound side of the Massachusetts Turnpike. Relayed by amateur radio. (BOX)”
“In Montgomery a tree was down near the Westfield Reservoir. Reported was transmitted via amateur radio. (BOX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 E Blandford SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Montgomery SPC verified report
Friday, June 26, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree and Wires down on Upper Palmer Road. Time estimated from radar. (BOX)”
- Wind Unknown Palmer SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Ludlow SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Northern Worcester MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampden MA, and Western Hampshire MA Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts, as well as northern Worcester County in central Massachusetts. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 29, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Central and Western Massachusetts. WHEN...From this evening through late Tuesday night. Strongest of those winds will be Tuesday into Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Central and Western Massachusetts. WHEN...From this evening through late Tuesday night. Strongest of those winds will be Tuesday into Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind shifting to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph tonight. WHERE...Northern Connecticut, interior Massachusetts and portions of northern and western Rhode Island. WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind shifting to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph tonight. WHERE...Northern Connecticut, interior Massachusetts and portions of northern and western Rhode Island. WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph in the morning. A few gusts to 60 mph possible across southern Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts. WHERE...Most of southern New England. WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph in the morning. A few gusts to 60 mph possible across southern Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts. WHERE...Most of southern New England. WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Winds with gusts up to 40-50 mph expected Friday morning and again Friday night. A few gusts to 60 mph possible Friday night near the Berkshires and Worcester Hills. WHERE...Most of southern New England. WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Winds with gusts up to 40-50 mph expected Friday morning and again Friday night. A few gusts to 60 mph possible Friday night near the Berkshires and Worcester Hills. WHERE...Most of southern New England. WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 4, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“An arctic cold front will cross the region from northwest to southeast roughly between 2 and 7 pm this evening. This front may be accompanied by very brief northwest wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph. In addition...a brief localized snow squall or two is possible mainly across western, central and northeast Massachusetts.”
“An arctic cold front will cross the region from northwest to southeast roughly between 2 and 7 pm this evening. This front may be accompanied by very brief northwest wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph. In addition...a brief localized snow squall or two is possible mainly across western, central and northeast Massachusetts.”
- Wind 55 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hampden County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Hampden County, MA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 30 severe weather events in Hampden County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Hampden County recently?
No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Hampden County.
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