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Hail history for Derby, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Derby on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Oct 4, 2010. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Derby
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Derby in the last two years.
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Oct 4, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shelton (1 mi from Derby)
Jul 1, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Bethany (6 mi from Derby)
Aug 7, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Stratford (9 mi from Derby)
Sep 3, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · East Vlg (6 mi from Derby)
Jul 21, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Monroe (7 mi from Derby)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Derby
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2018 | EF1 | Beacon Falls 8 mi from Derby |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Pine Rock Park 4 mi from Derby |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Derby
135 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Derby since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 26, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage a reported | Woodmont, Orange, West Haven 6 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Ansonia 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Oxford, Pine Bridge, Ansonia 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 69 mph, a estimat | Nichols, Forest Hgts, Long Hill 3 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Shelton, Monroe, Long Hill 5 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Stratford, Monroe 3 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Oxford 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Monroe, Pine Bridge 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 69 mph, a estimat | Oxford, Pine Bridge, Seymour 4 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Quaker Farms, Woodbridge, Long Hill 3 wind reports |
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 Derby; 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.
Cities nearby
- New Haven
9 hail days - Bridgeport
7 hail days - Waterbury
19 hail days - Danbury
14 hail days - Norwalk
7 hail days - North Stamford
8 hail days - Stamford
9 hail days - Hartford
27 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 Derby.
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