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Hail history for Newington, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Newington on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Newington ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Newington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | New Britain, Plainville 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Newington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Newington by year
When hail season peaks near Newington
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Newington
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newington (1 mi from Newington)
National Weather Service description (English): Ping-pong ball to golf ball size hail fell in a swath from Newington to Wethersfield, denting cars.May 26, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wethersfield (3 mi from Newington)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail fell on Ridge Road.Jun 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hartford (5 mi from Newington)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail fell east of Interstate 91.Jul 4, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Britain (4 mi from Newington)
Jun 22, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Glastonburg (9 mi from Newington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Newington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2009 | EF1 | Wethersfield 3 mi from Newington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Newington
139 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Newington since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Feb 25, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Berlin, Plainville, New Britain 5 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Middletown, Cromwell, South Wethersfield 4 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | New Britain 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Windsor 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Robertson Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newington 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wethersfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartford 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Newington, West Hartford, Hartford-Branrd 5 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Forestville, Wethersfield, Hartford 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 Newington; 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 Britain
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27 hail days - Hartford
27 hail days - Bristol
23 hail days - Meriden
20 hail days - Waterbury
19 hail days - Springfield
51 hail days - New Haven
9 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 Newington.
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