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Hail history for Oxford, CT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 3, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Oct 4, 2010
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles148

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oxford on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Oct 4, 2010. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Oxford

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

Hail days near Oxford by year

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When hail season peaks near Oxford

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (5).

JanFebMarApr1May5Jun6Jul3Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Oxford

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Southbury (6 mi from Oxford)

National Weather Service description (English): Car windshields damaged, Hail accumulated up to 1 inch deep, which was plowed by the CT DOT, mainly between Southbury and Southington along I-84.

Oct 4, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shelton (8 mi from Oxford)

Jun 22, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Prospect (10 mi from Oxford)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Prospect (8 mi from Oxford)

Jun 1, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Waterbury (9 mi from Oxford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oxford

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 27, 2020EF1Bethany
7 mi from Oxford		11.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 15, 2018EF1Southford
4 mi from Oxford		3.7 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 15, 2018EF1Beacon Falls
4 mi from Oxford		7.4 mi long, 600 yd wide
Jun 9, 2011EF1Woodbury
9 mi from Oxford		0.0 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oxford

148 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oxford since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 26, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedAnsonia
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedEast Farms
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedOxford, Pine Bridge, Ansonia
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedBerkshire
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedMiddlebury
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202558 mph, estimatedUnion City, Middlebury, Bradley Ville
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202563 mph, estimatedWaterbury, Westview Hgts
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedMiddlebury
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202463 mph, estimatedShelton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202463 mph, estimatedMonroe
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 Oxford; 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 Oxford.

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