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Hail history for Fairfield, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairfield on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Oct 4, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Fairfield
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fairfield in the last two years.
Hail days near Fairfield by year
When hail season peaks near Fairfield
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Fairfield
May 27, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bridgeport (5 mi from Fairfield)
Oct 4, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Stratford (8 mi from Fairfield)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Norwalk (8 mi from Fairfield)
Jun 16, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Cannondale (10 mi from Fairfield)
Aug 7, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Bridgeport (5 mi from Fairfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF0 | East Norwalk 7 mi from Fairfield |
| Jun 24, 2010 | EF1 | Bridgeport 5 mi from Fairfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairfield
105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairfield since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 24, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Westport 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Black Rock 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Nichols, Long Hill, Westport 4 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fairfield, Easton, Long Hill 3 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Stratford 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Long Hill 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Lyons, Bridgeport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Greenfield Hill 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Long Hill 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Compo Beach 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 Fairfield; 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
- Bridgeport
7 hail days - Norwalk
7 hail days - North Stamford
8 hail days - Stamford
9 hail days - New Haven
9 hail days - Waterbury
19 hail days - Greenburgh
28 hail days - Yonkers
32 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 Fairfield.
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