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Hail history for Madison, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Madison on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and April.
Recent hail near Madison
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Madison in the last two years.
Hail days near Madison by year
When hail season peaks near Madison
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (2) and April (1).
Largest hail storms near Madison
Jul 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (4 mi from Madison)
Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rockland (8 mi from Madison)
Jul 23, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · West Brook (8 mi from Madison)
Apr 22, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · North Branford (9 mi from Madison)
Jun 1, 2011 · 0.75 in (penny) · West Brook (8 mi from Madison)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Madison
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | East River 2 mi from Madison |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Madison
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Madison since 2006, on 23 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 4 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Damascus 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Damascus 1 wind report |
| 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 | Damascus, Pine Orchard 2 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Guilford 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 81 mph, estimated | Damascus, Leetes Is 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | North Madison 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 Madison; 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
- New Haven
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20 hail days - New Britain
25 hail days - Waterbury
19 hail days - Bridgeport
7 hail days - Bristol
23 hail days - Hartford
27 hail days - West Hartford
27 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 Madison.
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