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Hail history for New Fairfield, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Fairfield on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 11, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near New Fairfield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Danbury 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from New Fairfield |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Quaker Hill, Sherman 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from New Fairfield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near New Fairfield by year
When hail season peaks near New Fairfield
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near New Fairfield
Jun 11, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Quaker Hill (9 mi from New Fairfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail in excess of 1 inch in diameter occurred throughout the Town of Pawling with some photos showing hailstones reaching as large as 2.00 to 2.50 inches.Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pawling (9 mi from New Fairfield)
Jul 16, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Park Lane (9 mi from New Fairfield)
Jul 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Park Lane (9 mi from New Fairfield)
Aug 21, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Germantown (4 mi from New Fairfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Fairfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | EF0 | Roxbury Falls 9 mi from New Fairfield |
| May 15, 2018 | EF1 | Haviland Hollow 5 mi from New Fairfield |
| May 16, 2007 | EF1 | Newtown 9 mi from New Fairfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Fairfield
170 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Fairfield since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on May 15, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Danbury 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Danbury 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | New Fairfield, New Milford 5 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | New Milford 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bethel, Knollcrest 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Candle Wood Orchards 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Park Lane 1 wind report |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Knollcrest 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Dykemans, Milltown, Danbury 3 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Mill Plain, Germantown, Pawling 3 wind reports |
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 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
- Danbury
14 hail days - North Stamford
8 hail days - Waterbury
19 hail days - Norwalk
7 hail days - Bridgeport
7 hail days - Stamford
9 hail days - New Haven
9 hail days - Greenburgh
28 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 New Fairfield.
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