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Hail history for Killingworth, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Killingworth on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Killingworth
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Killingworth in the last two years.
Hail days near Killingworth by year
When hail season peaks near Killingworth
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (1).
Largest hail storms near Killingworth
Jul 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (6 mi from Killingworth)
Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rockland (6 mi from Killingworth)
Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ponset (7 mi from Killingworth)
Jul 23, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · West Brook (8 mi from Killingworth)
May 21, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Higganum (10 mi from Killingworth)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Killingworth
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | East River 5 mi from Killingworth |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Killingworth
53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Killingworth since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 21, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | North Madison, Killingworth 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Guilford, Madison, Killingworth 5 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Killingworth 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | North Branford 1 wind report |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Haddam 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Chester 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Guilford 2 wind reports |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Durham 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | North Madison 1 wind report |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 68 mph, measured | Clinton 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 Killingworth; 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 Killingworth.
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