Hail HistoryHome › Connecticut › Farmington
Hail history for Farmington, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Farmington on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 4, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Farmington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 3 in tea cup | Bristol, Terryville, New Britain 5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Farmington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Farmington by year
When hail season peaks near Farmington
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Farmington
Jul 4, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bristol (6 mi from Farmington)
Jun 26, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Burlington (8 mi from Farmington)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail one to two inches in diameter fell in Burlington.Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Southington (9 mi from Farmington)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm dropped hail varying in size from pennies to golf balls in Southington. A few cars sustained hail damage from some of the bigger hailstones.May 26, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wethersfield (8 mi from Farmington)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail fell on Ridge Road.Jun 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hartford (9 mi from Farmington)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail fell east of Interstate 91.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Farmington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Terryville 10 mi from Farmington |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Bristol 8 mi from Farmington |
| Jun 26, 2009 | EF1 | Wethersfield 8 mi from Farmington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Farmington
150 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Farmington since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Feb 25, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Berlin, Southington, Plainville 8 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Burlington, Bristol, Southington 6 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | South Wethersfield, Hartford-Branrd 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Burlington 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | New Britain, Collinsville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Robertson Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newington 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wethersfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Plymouth, Pequabuck, Burlington 5 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartford 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 Farmington; 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
- New Britain
25 hail days - West Hartford
27 hail days - Bristol
23 hail days - Hartford
27 hail days - Meriden
20 hail days - Waterbury
19 hail days - New Haven
9 hail days - Springfield
51 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 Farmington.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Farmington's hail history on your website with our free widget →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Farmington with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →