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Hail history for Plainville, CT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Plainville on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 4, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Plainville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 3 in tea cup | Bristol, Terryville, New Britain 5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Plainville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Plainville by year
When hail season peaks near Plainville
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Plainville
Jul 4, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bristol (4 mi from Plainville)
Jun 26, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Burlington (9 mi from Plainville)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail one to two inches in diameter fell in Burlington.Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Southington (5 mi from Plainville)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm dropped hail varying in size from pennies to golf balls in Southington. A few cars sustained hail damage from some of the bigger hailstones.May 26, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wethersfield (10 mi from Plainville)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail fell on Ridge Road.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wolcott (8 mi from Plainville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Plainville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF0 | Wolcott 8 mi from Plainville |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Terryville 8 mi from Plainville |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | Bristol 6 mi from Plainville |
| Jun 26, 2009 | EF1 | Wethersfield 10 mi from Plainville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Plainville
141 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Plainville since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 3, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Berlin, Southington, Plainville 8 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Burlington, Bristol, Southington 6 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Burlington 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Woodtick, New Britain, Collinsville 3 wind reports |
| 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 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Plymouth, Pequabuck, Burlington 5 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartford 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Newington, West Hartford, Wethersfield 4 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 Plainville; 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
25 hail days - Bristol
23 hail days - West Hartford
27 hail days - Hartford
27 hail days - Waterbury
19 hail days - New Haven
9 hail days - Springfield
51 hail days - Danbury
14 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 Plainville.
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