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Hail history for New Canaan, CT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 27, 20200.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 21, 2010
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles146

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Canaan on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 21, 2010. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near New Canaan

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

Hail days near New Canaan by year

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When hail season peaks near New Canaan

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and June (2).

JanFebMarAprMay2Jun3Jul2AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near New Canaan

Jul 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stamford (7 mi from New Canaan)

Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Darien (5 mi from New Canaan)

Jun 16, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Cannondale (5 mi from New Canaan)

Oct 2, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · New Canaan (1 mi from New Canaan)

Jul 11, 2006 · 0.88 in (nickel) · New Canaan (1 mi from New Canaan)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Canaan

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 4, 2020EF0East Norwalk
7 mi from New Canaan		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF1New Canaan
1 mi from New Canaan		3.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF0Stanwich
8 mi from New Canaan		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Canaan

146 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Canaan since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 4, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedNew Canaan, Old Greenwich, Westport
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202664 mph, measuredRowayton, Ridgefield
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedPound Ridge, Stamford
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202563 mph, estimatedVista, Scotts Corners, New Canaan
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202563 mph, estimatedWestport, South Wilton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedRidgefield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202469 mph, estimatedBanksville, Noroton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202469 mph, estimatedBedford, Talmadge Hill
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedSouth Salem
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202469 mph, estimatedRidgefield
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 New Canaan; 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 New Canaan.

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