Hail Risk in Massachusetts
All Massachusetts counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hail score
Hail risk — ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops — is rated for 14 of 14 Massachusetts counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Hampden County carries the state's highest hail score at 83.3, with $890K in expected annual hail losses.
No Massachusetts county reaches the High band for hail, and expected annual losses from hail total roughly $4M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hail
| # | County | Hail Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hampden County | Medium | 2.94 / yr | $890K | |
| 2 | Worcester County | Medium | 2.60 / yr | $925K | |
| 3 | Suffolk County | Medium | 1.64 / yr | $615K | |
| 4 | Barnstable County | Low | 0.55 / yr | $561K | |
| 5 | Berkshire County | Low | 3.12 / yr | $291K | |
| 6 | Hampshire County | Low | 3.04 / yr | $346K | |
| 7 | Franklin County | Low | 2.96 / yr | $220K | |
| 8 | Middlesex County | Very Low | 2.30 / yr | $107K | |
| 9 | Essex County | Very Low | 1.79 / yr | $53K | |
| 10 | Norfolk County | Very Low | 1.84 / yr | $43K | |
| 11 | Bristol County | Very Low | 1.30 / yr | $22K | |
| 12 | Plymouth County | Very Low | 1.28 / yr | $27K | |
| 13 | Nantucket County | Very Low | 0.17 / yr | $17K | |
| 14 | Dukes County | Very Low | 0.56 / yr | $1K |
14 Massachusetts counties with measurable hail risk. See the national hail ranking or all Massachusetts counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Massachusetts county has the highest hail risk?
Hampden County has the highest FEMA hail risk score in Massachusetts at 83.3 (Medium), with $890K in expected annual losses and about 2.94 events per year.
How many Massachusetts counties face significant hail risk?
14 Massachusetts counties record measurable hail risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.