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Hail history for New Britain, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Britain on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 4, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and June.
New Britain ranks #742 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near New Britain
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 3 in tea cup | Bristol, New Britain, Plainville 4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from New Britain |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near New Britain by year
When hail season peaks near New Britain
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near New Britain
Jul 4, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bristol (8 mi from New Britain)
Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Southington (7 mi from New Britain)
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.Jun 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newington (3 mi from New Britain)
National Weather Service description (English): Ping-pong ball to golf ball size hail fell in a swath from Newington to Wethersfield, denting cars.May 26, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wethersfield (6 mi from New Britain)
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 New Britain)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail fell east of Interstate 91.Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Britain
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Bristol 10 mi from New Britain |
| Jun 26, 2009 | EF1 | Wethersfield 7 mi from New Britain |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Britain
150 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Britain since 2006, on 74 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 | damage reported | Bristol, Southington 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Middletown, Cromwell, South Wethersfield 4 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | New Britain 1 wind report |
| 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 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartford 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Newington, West Hartford, Hartford-Branrd 5 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Forestville, Wethersfield, Hartford 4 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 New Britain; 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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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 New Britain.
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