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Hail history for New London, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New London on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 3, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and May.
New London ranks #1,109 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near New London
No hail was reported within 10 miles of New London in the last two years.
Hail days near New London by year
When hail season peaks near New London
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near New London
Sep 3, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hallville (9 mi from New London)
Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Gales Ferry (4 mi from New London)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Uncasville (5 mi from New London)
May 25, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Ledyard Center (9 mi from New London)
Jun 29, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · South Lyme (10 mi from New London)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of New London
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2018 | EF1 | Fishers Is 9 mi from New London |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near New London
29 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New London since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 65 mph on Jul 4, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | New London, Montville, Poquonock Bridge 5 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Gales Ferry 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Montville 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Gales Ferry, Happyland 2 wind reports |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 58 mph, measured | Fishers Is Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Hallville 1 wind report |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 58 mph, measured | Fishers Is Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 64 mph, measured | Fishers Is Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Groton, Ridgewood, Ledyard Center 3 wind reports |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 61 mph, measured | Stonington, West Mystic, Fishers Is 3 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near New London; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of New London.
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