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Hail history for Winooski, VT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winooski on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 4, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Winooski
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Essex Center 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Winooski |
| May 17, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Rhode Is Corners 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Winooski |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Winooski by year
When hail season peaks near Winooski
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Winooski
Jul 17, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Burlington (3 mi from Winooski)
Jul 27, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bowman Corners (10 mi from Winooski)
May 4, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Shelburne (8 mi from Winooski)
Jun 20, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · South Burlington (3 mi from Winooski)
Jun 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Shelburne (8 mi from Winooski)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winooski
138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winooski since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 4, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Saint George 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Sand Bar State Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Colchester 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Chimney Corner 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Burlington, West Milton 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Rhode Is Corners 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Burlington, Winooski, Colchester 4 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Burlington 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Burlington, Colchester 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Williston 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 Winooski; 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
- Burlington
27 hail days - South Burlington
27 hail days - Essex Junction
28 hail days - Colchester
27 hail days - Williston
29 hail days - Plattsburgh
18 hail days - Saint Albans
12 hail days - Montpelier
12 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 Winooski.
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