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Hail history for Cromwell, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cromwell on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Cromwell
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | New Britain 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Cromwell |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cromwell by year
When hail season peaks near Cromwell
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Cromwell
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newington (8 mi from Cromwell)
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 (7 mi from Cromwell)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail fell on Ridge Road.Aug 24, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fogelmarks Corners (4 mi from Cromwell)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball sized hail was reported.Jun 22, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Hampton (7 mi from Cromwell)
National Weather Service description (English): Video of half dollar size hail and photo of golf ball size hail on social media.Jul 4, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Britain (9 mi from Cromwell)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cromwell
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2009 | EF1 | Wethersfield 8 mi from Cromwell |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cromwell
107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cromwell since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Feb 25, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Berlin, New Britain 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | East Hampton 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Middletown, Cromwell, South Wethersfield 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newington 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wethersfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Newington, Wethersfield 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Wethersfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Westfield, East Hampton 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Lindquist Airport 2 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | East Farmington Hgts 1 wind report |
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 Cromwell; 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
- New Britain
25 hail days - Meriden
20 hail days - Hartford
27 hail days - West Hartford
27 hail days - Bristol
23 hail days - Waterbury
19 hail days - New Haven
9 hail days - Springfield
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 Cromwell.
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