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Hail history for Hartford, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hartford on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Hartford ranks #152 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Hartford
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | New Britain 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Hartford |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hartford by year
When hail season peaks near Hartford
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Hartford
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newington (6 mi from Hartford)
National Weather Service description (English): Ping-pong ball to golf ball size hail fell in a swath from Newington to Wethersfield, denting cars.May 26, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wethersfield (4 mi from Hartford)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail fell on Ridge Road.Jun 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hartford (1 mi from Hartford)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail fell east of Interstate 91.Jul 4, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Britain (8 mi from Hartford)
Jun 22, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Glastonburg (8 mi from Hartford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hartford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2013 | EF1 | Poquonock 10 mi from Hartford |
| Jun 26, 2009 | EF1 | Wethersfield 3 mi from Hartford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hartford
156 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hartford since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Feb 25, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | New Britain, Simsbury, Manchester 5 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | South Wethersfield, Hartford-Branrd 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | New Britain 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Buckland 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Windsor 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newington 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wethersfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartford 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Newington, West Hartford, Hartford-Branrd 6 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Wethersfield, Weatogue, Hartford 4 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 Hartford; 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.
Nearby cities
- West Hartford
27 hail days - New Britain
25 hail days - Bristol
23 hail days - Meriden
20 hail days - Waterbury
19 hail days - Springfield
51 hail days - Hamden
12 hail days - New Haven
9 hail days
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 Hartford.
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