Hail History

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Hail history for South Burlington, VT

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 17, 2025
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles139

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Burlington on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 17, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near South Burlington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20261 in
quarter
Essex Center
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from South Burlington
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 17, 20251.75 in
golf ball
Richmond, Rhode Is Corners
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from South Burlington
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near South Burlington by year

2062071081092104115121311411516217118191202112212324125126

When hail season peaks near South Burlington

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and May (8).

JanFebMarApr8May7Jun11Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Burlington

May 17, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Richmond (10 mi from South Burlington)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of 1 inch diameter or larger hail in Richmond, with photographs, including a few that measured just slightly larger than golf ball size (1.75 inch diameter).

Jul 17, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Burlington (4 mi from South Burlington)

May 4, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Shelburne (7 mi from South Burlington)

Aug 3, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Richmond (10 mi from South Burlington)

Jun 20, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · South Burlington (3 mi from South Burlington)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Burlington

139 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Burlington since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 4, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedSaint George
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedHinesburg
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedColchester
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedChimney Corner
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedBurlington
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedRhode Is Corners
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202458 mph, estimatedBurlington, Winooski, Colchester
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202458 mph, estimatedBurlington
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202360 mph, measuredBurlington, Colchester
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202358 mph, estimatedWilliston
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

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 South Burlington; 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

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 South Burlington.

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