Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Last hail within 10 milesJun 22, 20241.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 22, 2024
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles82

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Pocotopaug on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 22, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Lake Pocotopaug

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake Pocotopaug in the last two years.

Hail days near Lake Pocotopaug by year

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When hail season peaks near Lake Pocotopaug

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (3).

JanFebMarApr3May6Jun3Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lake Pocotopaug

Aug 24, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fogelmarks Corners (3 mi from Lake Pocotopaug)

National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball sized hail was reported.

Jun 22, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Hampton (1 mi from Lake Pocotopaug)

National Weather Service description (English): Video of half dollar size hail and photo of golf ball size hail on social media.

Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ponset (9 mi from Lake Pocotopaug)

Jun 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Addison (8 mi from Lake Pocotopaug)

Jul 21, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Middletown (8 mi from Lake Pocotopaug)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Pocotopaug

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 10, 2013EF1Andover
10 mi from Lake Pocotopaug		10.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Pocotopaug

82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Pocotopaug since 2006, on 47 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedEast Hampton, Moodus
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedMiddletown, Cromwell
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedGilead
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202469 mph, estimatedWestfield, East Hampton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202463 mph, estimatedLindquist Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202358 mph, estimatedRocky Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202258 mph, estimatedAmston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 13, 202170 mph, estimatedHaddam, Marlborough
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202170 mph, estimatedGoodrich Hgts, East Hampton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202160 mph, estimatedDurham
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 Lake Pocotopaug; 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 Lake Pocotopaug.

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