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Hail history for Plainfield, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Plainfield on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 3, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Plainfield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | South Killingly, East Brooklyn 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Plainfield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Plainfield by year
When hail season peaks near Plainfield
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Plainfield
May 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jewett City (6 mi from Plainfield)
National Weather Service description (English): A motorcyclist was injured due to falling hail, resulting in some cuts. The accident occurred near the intersection of Routes 138 and I-395, south of Jewett City. ||Hail size was estimated by nearby reports.Jul 3, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Killingly (8 mi from Plainfield)
National Weather Service description (English): In Sterling, golf ball sized hail was reported which destroyed a gazebo.Sep 3, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Preston City (10 mi from Plainfield)
May 8, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Hampton (10 mi from Plainfield)
May 23, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Jewett City (6 mi from Plainfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Plainfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | Almyville 3 mi from Plainfield |
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | Moosup Vly 8 mi from Plainfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Plainfield
56 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Plainfield since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Aug 3, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Canterbury 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | South Killingly, Plainfield, Moosup 3 wind reports |
| May 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Hopeville, Oneco 7 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | East Brooklyn, Danielson 2 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Scotland 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Clarks Corner, Central Vlg, Rogers 4 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Rice City Pt 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Preston City 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Hampton 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Scotland 1 wind report |
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 Plainfield; 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 Plainfield.
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