Hail History

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Hail history for New Haven, CT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Oct 4, 2010
Hail days since 20069
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles113

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Haven on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Oct 4, 2010. Hail is most common here in August and July.

New Haven ranks #220 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near New Haven

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

Hail days near New Haven by year

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When hail season peaks near New Haven

Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (3) and July (2).

JanFebMar1Apr1May1Jun2Jul3AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near New Haven

Oct 4, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shelton (9 mi from New Haven)

Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Northford (9 mi from New Haven)

Jul 1, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Bethany (9 mi from New Haven)

Apr 22, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · North Branford (9 mi from New Haven)

Aug 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Ansonia (8 mi from New Haven)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Haven

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0Damascus
7 mi from New Haven		1.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2016EF0Montowese
4 mi from New Haven		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 31, 2009EF1Pine Rock Park
10 mi from New Haven		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Haven

113 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Haven since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 103 mph on Aug 13, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 2026103 mph, measuredNew Haven Airport, Woodmont, Orange
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedNorth Haven
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedAnsonia
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedAnsonia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedWallingford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202569 mph, estimatedForest Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202463 mph, estimatedShelton, Momauguin
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedDamascus
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedPine Bridge, Damascus
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202469 mph, estimatedPine Bridge, Seymour, Brooksvale
5 wind reports		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 Haven; 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 Haven.

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