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Hail history for Rutland County, VT
70 hail reports in Rutland County since 2006 on 37 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 27, 2014.
Cities in Rutland County
Recent hail in Rutland County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Fair Haven 2 hail reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Chittenden 1 hail report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Cuttingsville, Danby, Wells 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Rutland County by year
When hail season peaks in Rutland County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Rutland County
165 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Rutland County since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 18, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Castleton 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Brandon, Half Moon State P, Pittsford 5 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Pittsford, Chittenden 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Proctor, Rutland 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Danby Four Corners, East Pittsford 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Sudbury 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Benson, Pittsford, Proctor 7 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Danby 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Tinmouth 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Castleton 1 wind report |
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 Rutland County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).