Hail History

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Hail history for Ridgefield, CT

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.25 in (50-sent coin)Aug 21, 2011
Ane haili ijiin 200611
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon8
Wind reports within 10 miles133

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ridgefield on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (50-sent coin) on Aug 21, 2011. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Ridgefield

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 27, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Danbury
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Ridgefield		NWS storm report (preliminary)

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Ridgefield meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Ridgefield

Of 11 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in August (4) and June (3).

JanFeb1MarAprMay3Jun2Jul4AugSep1OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Ridgefield

Aug 21, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Germantown (9 mi from Ridgefield)

Jun 16, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Cannondale (6 mi from Ridgefield)

Jul 17, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Ridgebury (6 mi from Ridgefield)

Jul 21, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Bedford (10 mi from Ridgefield)

Aug 1, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Bethel (7 mi from Ridgefield)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ridgefield

133 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ridgefield since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on May 16, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage a reportedDanbury
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedRidgefield
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, a estimatBethel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, a estimatPound Ridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, a estimatCroton Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202563 mph, a estimatVista, Scotts Corners, New Canaan
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, a estimatSouth Wilton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, a estimatRidgefield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202463 mph, a estimatDanbury
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202469 mph, a estimatKatonah, Bedford Center, Bedford
3 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 Ridgefield; 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

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 Ridgefield.

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