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Hail history for Southwood Acres, CT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 19, 2019
Hail days since 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles189

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Southwood Acres on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 19, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Southwood Acres

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Southwood Acres in the last two years.

Hail days near Southwood Acres by year

306207508309110211121131141516317182192202122231242526

When hail season peaks near Southwood Acres

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (7).

Jan1FebMarApr5May7Jun5Jul7Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Southwood Acres

Aug 19, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Agawam (8 mi from Southwood Acres)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail was reported in Agawam.

Jul 3, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Longmeadow (10 mi from Southwood Acres)

Jun 1, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Somers (6 mi from Southwood Acres)

Jun 30, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Enfield (1 mi from Southwood Acres)

Aug 4, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Longmeadow (6 mi from Southwood Acres)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Southwood Acres

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 18, 2021EF0Somers
6 mi from Southwood Acres		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF1Poquonock
6 mi from Southwood Acres		2.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF0Hazardville
3 mi from Southwood Acres		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 28, 2007EF0Somers
6 mi from Southwood Acres		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Southwood Acres

189 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Southwood Acres since 2006, on 97 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jun 26, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedSpringfield, Agawam, East Longmeadow
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedEnfield, Windsor
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedBroad Brook, Buckland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedEnfield, Somersville, Rockville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedSuffield, Kings Corner, Enfield
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202559 mph, measuredBradly Field Wnds, Forest Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedSpringfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202458 mph, estimatedWarehouse Pt, East Granby
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedWarehouse Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202477 mph, measuredBradly Field Wnds
1 wind report		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 Southwood Acres; 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 Southwood Acres.

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