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Hail history for Ellington, CT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)May 24, 2009
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles187

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ellington on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 24, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Ellington

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

Hail days near Ellington by year

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When hail season peaks near Ellington

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (5).

Jan1FebMarApr5May7Jun5Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ellington

May 24, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Vernon (6 mi from Ellington)

Jun 1, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Somers (6 mi from Ellington)

Jun 30, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Enfield (7 mi from Ellington)

May 29, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Tolland (7 mi from Ellington)

Jun 22, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Tolland (6 mi from Ellington)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ellington

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 18, 2021EF0Somers
5 mi from Ellington		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 4, 2019EF1Merrow
8 mi from Ellington		3.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF1Poquonock
9 mi from Ellington		2.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF0Hazardville
6 mi from Ellington		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 28, 2007EF0Somers
5 mi from Ellington		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ellington

187 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ellington since 2006, on 93 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jun 29, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedManchester, Enfield, Windsor
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedVernon Center, West Willington
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedBroad Brook, Buckland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedEnfield, South Windsor, Somersville
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedKings Corner, Enfield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202458 mph, estimatedWarehouse Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedWarehouse Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedStafford Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedHaydens, Tolland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202458 mph, estimatedEast Windsor
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 Ellington; 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 Ellington.

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