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Hail history for Old Saybrook, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Old Saybrook on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Old Saybrook
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Old Saybrook in the last two years.
Hail days near Old Saybrook by year
When hail season peaks near Old Saybrook
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Old Saybrook
Jul 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton (8 mi from Old Saybrook)
Jun 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hamburg (7 mi from Old Saybrook)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail reported near Sterling Hill Road with time estimated by radar.Jul 23, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · West Brook (4 mi from Old Saybrook)
Jul 1, 2009 · 0.75 in (penny) · Lyme (3 mi from Old Saybrook)
Jun 1, 2011 · 0.75 in (penny) · West Brook (4 mi from Old Saybrook)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Old Saybrook
28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Old Saybrook since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 21, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | North Lyme 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Killingworth, Deep River, Hamburg 3 wind reports |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Knollwood 1 wind report |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 63 mph, estimated | Sound View 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Chester 1 wind report |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 68 mph, measured | Clinton Beach 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | West Brook 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Lyme, Niantic 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2014 | 60 mph, estimated | Center Brook 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 60 mph, estimated | Chester Airport, Chester, Deep River 5 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 Old Saybrook; 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.
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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 Old Saybrook.
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