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Hail history for Niantic, CT

Last hail within 10 milesJun 29, 20201 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 29, 2020
Hail days since 20066
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles29

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Niantic on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 29, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Niantic

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

Hail days near Niantic by year

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When hail season peaks near Niantic

Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (2) and June (2).

JanFebMarApr1May2Jun2JulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Niantic

Jun 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hamburg (8 mi from Niantic)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail reported near Sterling Hill Road with time estimated by radar.

Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Gales Ferry (7 mi from Niantic)

Jun 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Uncasville (8 mi from Niantic)

Sep 3, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Oakdale (10 mi from Niantic)

May 24, 2009 · 0.75 in (penny) · Uncasville (9 mi from Niantic)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Niantic

29 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Niantic since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 4, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202665 mph, measuredNew London, North Lyme, Montville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedGales Ferry
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202563 mph, estimatedHamburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedMontville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202363 mph, estimatedGales Ferry
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 23, 202258 mph, measuredFishers Is Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 13, 202163 mph, estimatedSound View
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 21, 202058 mph, measuredFishers Is Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 9, 202064 mph, measuredFishers Is Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 201855 mph, measuredFishers Is Airport
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 Niantic; 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 Niantic.

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