Hail History

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Hail history for Ansonia, CT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 3, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Oct 4, 2010
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles142

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ansonia on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Oct 4, 2010. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Ansonia

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

Hail days near Ansonia by year

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When hail season peaks near Ansonia

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and May (2).

JanFebMarApr2May2Jun3Jul2Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ansonia

Oct 4, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shelton (2 mi from Ansonia)

Jul 1, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Bethany (5 mi from Ansonia)

Sep 3, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · East Vlg (6 mi from Ansonia)

Jul 21, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Monroe (7 mi from Ansonia)

Aug 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Naugatuck (9 mi from Ansonia)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ansonia

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 27, 2020EF1Bethany
8 mi from Ansonia		11.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 15, 2018EF1Southford
10 mi from Ansonia		3.7 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 15, 2018EF1Beacon Falls
7 mi from Ansonia		7.4 mi long, 600 yd wide
Jul 31, 2009EF1Pine Rock Park
6 mi from Ansonia		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ansonia

142 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ansonia since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 26, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedWoodmont, Orange, West Haven
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedAnsonia
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedOxford, Pine Bridge, Ansonia
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202569 mph, estimatedNichols, Forest Hgts
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202463 mph, estimatedShelton, Monroe, Long Hill
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202463 mph, estimatedStratford, Monroe
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedOxford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedMonroe, Pine Bridge
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202469 mph, estimatedOxford, Union City, Pine Bridge
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202463 mph, estimatedQuaker Farms, Woodbridge, Long Hill
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 Ansonia; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Ansonia.

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