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Hail history for Ledyard, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ledyard on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 3, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Ledyard
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Ledyard in the last two years.
Hail days near Ledyard by year
When hail season peaks near Ledyard
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Ledyard
Sep 3, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hallville (2 mi from Ledyard)
Jul 2, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Norwich (6 mi from Ledyard)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Preston (6 mi from Ledyard)
May 26, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · North Stonington (7 mi from Ledyard)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Uncasville (6 mi from Ledyard)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ledyard
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2018 | EF0 | Shelton 8 mi from Ledyard |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ledyard
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ledyard since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 65 mph on Jul 4, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | New London, Montville, Poquonock Bridge 6 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Gales Ferry 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | North Stonington 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Northwichtown 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Montville 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | North Stonington 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Gales Ferry, Happyland 2 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Preston City 1 wind report |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 69 mph, estimated | Wequetequock, North Stonington 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Hallville 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 Ledyard; 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 Ledyard.
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