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Hail history for Avon, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Avon on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jun 26, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Avon
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | New Britain 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Avon |
Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Avon meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Avon
Of 24 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (8).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Avon
Jun 26, 2009 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Burlington (8 mi from Avon)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail one to two inches in diameter fell in Burlington.Jun 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hartford (8 mi from Avon)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail fell east of Interstate 91.Jul 4, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Britain (9 mi from Avon)
Jun 1, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Farmington (6 mi from Avon)
Jul 1, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Burlington (6 mi from Avon)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Avon
139 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Avon since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 30, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage a reported | Plainville, Simsbury 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 56 mph, a measured | Burlington 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Burlington 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | New Britain, Collinsville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Robertson Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | New Hartford 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Burlington, Canton Center 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Simsbury 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 64 mph, a estimat | Simsbury Airport, Simsbury 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | 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 Avon; 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.
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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 Avon.
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