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Hail history for Bloomfield, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bloomfield on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 15, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Bloomfield
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bloomfield in the last two years.
Hail days near Bloomfield by year
When hail season peaks near Bloomfield
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (8).
Largest hail storms near Bloomfield
May 15, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Granby (9 mi from Bloomfield)
National Weather Service description (English): At 3:15 PM EST, car windshields and house windows in Granby were smashed by tennis ball size hail. Tennis ball size hail was also reported in East Hartland.Jun 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newington (9 mi from Bloomfield)
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 (9 mi from Bloomfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail fell on Ridge Road.Jun 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hartford (5 mi from Bloomfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail fell east of Interstate 91.Jun 1, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Farmington (9 mi from Bloomfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bloomfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2013 | EF1 | Poquonock 7 mi from Bloomfield |
| Jun 26, 2009 | EF1 | Wethersfield 8 mi from Bloomfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bloomfield
174 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bloomfield since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jun 26, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Simsbury, Windsor 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | South Wethersfield, Hartford-Branrd 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Buckland 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Windsor 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wethersfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Canton Center 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Bradly Field Wnds, Granby, Simsbury 3 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Simsbury Airport, Simsbury, Warehouse Pt 5 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartford 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Newington, West Hartford, Hartford-Branrd 8 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 Bloomfield; 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 Bloomfield.
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