Hail History

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Hail history for Darien, CT

Last hail within 10 milesOct 2, 20181 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 21, 2010
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles116

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Darien on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 21, 2010. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Darien

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

Hail days near Darien by year

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When hail season peaks near Darien

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and June (2).

JanFebMarAprMay2Jun3Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Darien

Jul 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stamford (4 mi from Darien)

Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Darien (0 mi from Darien)

Jun 16, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Cannondale (9 mi from Darien)

Oct 2, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · New Canaan (4 mi from Darien)

Jul 11, 2006 · 0.88 in (nickel) · New Canaan (4 mi from Darien)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Darien

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 4, 2020EF0East Norwalk
5 mi from Darien		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF1New Canaan
4 mi from Darien		3.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF0Stanwich
8 mi from Darien		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Darien

116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Darien since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Sep 1, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedNew Canaan, Old Greenwich, Westport
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202674 mph, measuredEatons Neck, Rowayton
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedStamford, Eatons Neck
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202563 mph, estimatedVista, Scotts Corners, New Canaan
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202563 mph, estimatedWestport, South Wilton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202463 mph, estimatedNoroton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedTalmadge Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202363 mph, estimatedPalmers Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202258 mph, estimatedCompo Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 1, 202178 mph, measuredEatons Neck
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 Darien; 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 Darien.

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