Hail History

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Hail history for Stafford Springs, CT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Apr 26, 2019
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles94

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Stafford Springs on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Apr 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Stafford Springs

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Stafford Springs in the last two years.

Hail days near Stafford Springs by year

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When hail season peaks near Stafford Springs

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).

JanFebMar1Apr2May7Jun6Jul4Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Stafford Springs

Apr 26, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hydeville (2 mi from Stafford Springs)

Jun 1, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Somers (8 mi from Stafford Springs)

Jun 27, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Mansfield (9 mi from Stafford Springs)

May 29, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Tolland (7 mi from Stafford Springs)

Jun 22, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Tolland (7 mi from Stafford Springs)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Stafford Springs

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 18, 2021EF0Somers
8 mi from Stafford Springs		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 4, 2019EF1Merrow
9 mi from Stafford Springs		3.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 17, 2018EF0Ashford
9 mi from Stafford Springs		0.4 mi long, 225 yd wide
May 28, 2007EF0Somers
8 mi from Stafford Springs		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Stafford Springs

94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Stafford Springs since 2006, on 62 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedWales
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Willington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedSomersville, Rockville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedStafford Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedTolland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202458 mph, estimatedStaffordville, Hampden
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedAshford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202358 mph, estimatedTolland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202258 mph, estimatedTolland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202258 mph, estimatedTolland, Lake View Terrace
2 wind reports		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 Stafford Springs; 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 Stafford Springs.

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